Sewing Journal

Welcome to my sewing journal. This is where I share sewing tutorials, pattern guides and adjustments, sewing tips and tricks, and little notes from the studio as I work on new patterns.

Everything About Self Covered Buttons

Self covered buttons are a small detail, but they can completely change the look and feel of a ha...

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Everything About Self Covered Buttons

Digital vs. Printed Sewing Patterns: What’s the Difference?

Digital or printed sewing patterns, which one should you choose? In this post, I compare PDF and ...

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Digital vs. Printed Sewing Patterns: What’s the Difference?

Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

Ever wondered what all the stitches on your sewing machine are really for?Creating a stitch swatc...

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Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

Finishing knits without an overlocker can be tricky. Wavy seams, popped stitches, and unstable ed...

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How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

How to plan your sewing and embrace slow sewing

A reflective look at slow sewing, intentional planning, and making handmade clothes that truly be...

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How to plan your sewing and embrace slow sewing

10 Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. In this Sewing Journal post, I share 10 common sewing mistake...

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10 errores comunes de costura y cómo evitarlos

Choosing Fabric: Why It Needs to Be Felt, Not Explained

La máquina de coser puede parecer intimidante al principio, pero una vez que pasas un tiempo con ...

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Este material que realmente necesita ser sentido

Explained: Difference Between A4, Letter Size, and A0 Size

Confused by A4, Letter, and A0 when printing sewing patterns? This guide breaks down the most com...

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Explicado: Diferencia entre tamaño A4, tamaño Carta y tamaño A0

How to Start Sewing Clothes

A beginner friendly guide to sewing your first clothes, from starting with simple accessories to ...

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¿Cómo se empieza a coser ropa?

Sewing with wool – which one to choose?

Wool is a beautiful and versatile fabric, but choosing the right weight matters. A simple guide t...

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Coser con lana - ¿cuál elegir?

Sewing pattern weights: a simple tool for better cutting

¿Estás cansado de que tus patrones de costura se deslicen por todas partes mientras intentas reco...

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Inspiración: Pesos de patrón

How to adjust a trouser pattern

This is a tutorial on how to adjust a trouser pattern to your measurements. For example, I’ll use...

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Cómo ajustar un patrón de pantalón

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