When I first launched Whipstitch in 2008, I was so excited to create a sewing lounge: a space where people could come, sew, get inspired, meet other like-minded stitchers, and pick…
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I have been absent lately, busily humming away on three different major projects that are getting ready to come to fruit, and I’m just about to poke my head out and…
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Dear heaven, I am EXHAUSTED. I realize that it’s a total First-World Problem, but I have been too tired to blog. Seriously. The Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion last week…
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I’ve got a round-up today of patterns that are great for sewing boys’ clothing, along with some suggestions for what fabrics you might already have lying around that would sew up…
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I love, love, love my new paaaaants!! These turned out even better than I expected. I love the fit, I love the details, I love the length, I love them. The…
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In the grand scheme of home renovation, any small step forward is at least a step FORWARD. So this make-over for our laundry room, while not massive in scale, makes me…
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Foster children are a topic near to my heart, not least of which because Atlanta has a deep dark secret: the city of Atlanta is the #1 location for child trafficking…
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It’s official: registration is now open for my next e-courses: Fall Wardrobe and Sewing Pants! These classes will begin in early August, right around the time that the kids are starting…
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I’ve decided to call this quilt Organic Acorns, after playing with some other ideas. I really enjoyed sitting down with this half yard bundle and not thinking too much, just laying…
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Dana Willard, the lady with the exquisite taste and glittering sense of humor behind MADE, has published her first book, and she’s coming to Whipstitch to share it with us! I…
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In 2012, there are over 100 pair of Sewing Buddies, and they have been going like gangbusters since the spring! These folks are virtual pen pals, sharing their sewing skillz and…
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If you’re going to take the time to clean your sewing machine and serger on a regular basis, it would be foolish to leave it exposed to the elements. The dust…
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It’s lovely to know HOW to clean your machine(s), but it’s equally important to know WHEN to clean them, in order to make sure you get the most out of them…
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A serger, or overlock machine, can be a great addition to your sewing arsenal. They’re not at all essential, obviously, but if you’re planning to open an Etsy shop manufacturing children’s…
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If you’re following along, we’re having an exciting week of CLEANING! I know how it sounds. But really, it is exciting to clean your sewing machine–seeing it all shiny and happy…
