How To Use A Muslin To Improve Your Sewing

There was a time that I would never even have considered taking the time to make a muslin. I used to think it was a waste of time (and resources). Then for one particular project I decided to go ahead and make one, just to make sure I got the fit I wanted. It was … Continue reading How To Use A Muslin To Improve Your Sewing

How To Improve Productivity When Sewing

This is about how to improve your productivity when sewing. Some of you may have seen a post I wrote that was featured on the SewOver50 Instagram site (here). But in this post I wanted give a few more details about how I use the "10-20-30 Minutes to Sew" method and "The Busy Woman's Sewing … Continue reading How To Improve Productivity When Sewing

Creativity During Covid-19 and Social Unrest

These past two weeks in particular have been tough. Like many Black Americans, my heart and soul hurts. I have gone from worrying about family and friends because of the pandemic to worrying about those same people being affected by senseless violence. That last part is always a concern. I have been emotionally exhausted. I … Continue reading Creativity During Covid-19 and Social Unrest