Image care of http://www.randomhouse.com/ Image care of http://www.randomhouse.com/ My wonderful fairy book godmother passed along a brand new copy of each of the latest Built by Wendy sewing books. I already have (and love) both of them, so I’m giving them away to two lucky readers! (Each winner will receive one book.) You could win …
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Ignore the Awkward Look on My Face, Just Check Out the Book!
My magical BFF somehow managed to get me a copy of Built by Wendy Coats and Jackets: The Sew U Guide to Making Outerwear Easy before its release date. It’s a birthday miracle, and I am beyond excited. (!!) Now we all know how I’ll be spending the rest of the weekend. **If you click …
Review: Sew U: The Built by Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe
There are few things that make me happier than a good how-to book. I love to learn, and I want to see exactly how each step of a project should look so I know that, later, I’ll be able to put what I’ve learned into action. (Okay, so I may be a tiny bit anal-retentive.) …
Shirt Sewing Mistake: Interfacing Denial
If you look closely at the picture below, you might notice that something’s not quite right. If you have experience in sewing button-down shirt—which is what this pile of fabric will eventually be—it’s probably pretty clear to you that interfacing is not meant to be so, er, visible. It was not, however, very clear to …