selfish sewing week: sewing pattern maternity hacks
first, a confession… I have not personally sewn maternity clothing. that said, the beauty of the internet is that we can see all of the amazing versions that our fellow seamstresses have stitched up...
View Articleselfish sewing week: basics galore
This post is written by Alli of MorePleaseThankYou. I love sewing clothes I can wear every day, so I jumped at the chance to make eight jillion (or four) basics for Selfish Sewing Week! I chose out to...
View Articlesewing: meta pencil skirt
this sponsored post contains affiliate links. today I’m sharing my new meta pencil skirt, a project from the new book Sew Adorkable: 15 DIY Projects to Keep You Out of Trouble {affiliate link} by...
View Articleselfish sewing week {fall 2015} wrap-up
well, folks, another successful Selfish Sewing Week is in the books! and I know I say this every time, but it bears repeating… I absolute LOVE seeing what everyone makes. what an inspiration!! thanks...
View Articlesewing: wonderland pajamas
the wonderfully talented Katarina Roccella has just released another gorgeous collection of fabrics with Art Gallery Fabrics, Wonderland (see the full collection here). I’m happy to be sharing the...
View Articlesewing for men: paxson pullover
have you seen the menswear issue of Seamwork Magazine? as soon as I saw it, I knew that Paxson would be the first of my Seamwork makes. there is something very satisfying about sewing for Nick, maybe...
View Articleshop news: new french terry and a SALE
the shop is simply bursting with fall fabrics! there are so many new stretch french terry colors and prints that I’m not even sure which to sew up first ;) for layering, don’t miss all of the new...
View Articlesewing: dress with block-printed pockets
This post is written by Sarah Golden of Maker Maker. I’m steadily building my handmade wardrobe and each new piece I make is always my favorite, but seriously this dress with block-printed pockets is...
View Articlesewing for baby: striped french terry grandpa cardigan
This post is written by Erin Keith of Erin Always. Hi there Imagine Gnats readers!! I was so happy to be able to share one of my maternity looks here with you last month, and now that I’m creeping...
View Articlesewing: guising ghosts pjs
from the second she laid eyes on this ghosty knit print, Brenna desperately wanted a pair of ghost pajamas. during the recent Kid’s Clothes Week, I was happy to oblige. the shirt is Made by Rae’s...
View Articleshop news: pre-turkey day sale
this week, monday through friday, all knit fabrics and all double gauze solids and prints are on sale! plus, spend $100 or more and save an additional 10% on your order using code”turkey”. stock up...
View Articletutorial: alder tumble tee dress
Hey there! The very first post I wrote for Rachael was my Alder Bess dress and it has truly been my most worn me made item! I love that I can throw that dress on and look effortlessly pulled together....
View Articlesewing: double gauze darling ranges dress
This post was written by Alli of MorePleaseThankYou. When Rachael’s latest batch of double gauze fabrics came in, I just knew I was destined to make a double gauze dress. Excited to jump on the...
View Articletutorial: how to cross-stitch
from thread to stitching to tips for neat projects, this how to cross-stitch guide has you covered. as a little girl, my grandmother taught me to cross-stitch. I am lucky enough to have many example...
View Articlemodern text cross-stitch pattern release
I’m so excited to announce the release of my modern text cross-stitch pattern!! over the last few weeks, I’ve stitched (and unstitched and restitched) multiple versions of this pattern, and I’m...
View Articlesewing: thermal knit lane raglan
This post is written by Brooke of Oliver’s Fancy. Rachael was nice enough to send me some of her new thermal knit fabric to try out this month. I love this stuff; it’s just so cozy that I wanted to...
View Articlesewing: chambray tamarack jacket
This post is written by Meg of Cookin’ and Craftin’. Hi Gnats readers! Here’s my latest make: one of Grainline Studio‘s new patterns, the Tamarack Jacket, a fun pattern for a quilted jacket with...
View Articlesewing: stretch chambray dress
This post is written by Jo of Dotta. Hi everyone! I know, this stretch chambray dress is not exactly what you would expect to sew in december!. I started sewing it during summer, then it took me ages...
View Articlegiveaway day: $25 shop credit
happy Sew, Mama, Sew giveaway day!! get right to it: enter below to win a $25 shop credit to the imagine gnats shop!! a Rafflecopter giveaway new here? check out these posts: more giveaways! you can...
View Articlesewing: kitty cat knee pads
This post is written by Sarah Golden of Maker Maker. These kitty cat knee pads are slaying me with cuteness! I like to sew functional clothes, work horse staples and infuse them with my design and...
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