Need a spring refresh? Here are three easy craft projects I showed Tracy Moore and the Cityline audience using inexpensive supplies from Walmart. These simple and stylish projects are proof that anyone can DIY! If you want the detailed step-by-step how-tos, I’ve blogged them here: • Tissue paper flowers • No-sew pleather fringed clutch • No-sew felt […]
I stopped by The Morning Show to get hands-on with hosts Liza Fromer and Jeff McArthur for National Craft Month. I showed them some easy DIY home decor projects using supplies from DeSerres, and I gave them some ideas for what to do with your completed colouring book pages, using the book What Lifts You by Kelsey […]
When I first came up with the idea of doing DIY string art, I had a grand vision in mind. I created a big string art piece for the premier episode of Holiday Makeover. The holiday was Valentine’s Day, and the star couple of the episode was celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. At first, I had […]
I love a simple, quick sewing project! (Who doesn’t?!) And this pillow doesn’t have a zipper, so it’s easy to sew. I showed Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman how to sew a pillow in only 3 minutes. Although with our TV shenanigans, it took a wee bit longer… 😉 Watch here… ***** […]
Did you know that you have to oil your sewing machine the same way you would oil any other kind of machinery? Oiling a sewing machine should actually be part of its regular maintenance. When you oil your sewing machine it helps it run smoothly, gets rid of lint, and relieves any horrific squeaking. In […]
I can’t remember when or where I learned this technique to hem sheer silk fabric and other delicate materials. It could have been 10 or even 20 years ago. But I’ve always felt like it’s one of my best techniques. A secret stitch! One of my super expert tips! It’s just so easy to do […]
One of the things I love about sewing is you’ll never stop learning little tricks! One of the girls that worked for me at The Sewing Studio showed me this trick to loosen the Gütermann thread end by twisting the spool. (Does that work with any other types of thread?) Plus here’s how to lock the […]
Guilty pleasure: I watch Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb on The TODAY Show every chance I can! Their show kicks off my day with a fresh, happy start, and I just love their energy together. (I also love Hoda’s playlist!) It was such an honour when they asked me to come on their show to […]
I’m always running into people who tell me how interested they are in learning how to sew, but they don’t know where to start. My recommendation? Start with a sewing pattern. A sewing pattern will give you the pieces and instructions you need to create something beautiful from scratch. So how do you find the right pattern? If […]
I stopped by Cityline to show host Tracy Moore how to wrap gifts perfectly. Plus I shared easy, inexpensive ways to dress up gifts. Watch here… ***** Tracy Moore: It’s all a matter of: how much effort are we going to put into it? For me, I think the wrapping is almost more important than what’s […]
