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Sometimes it just takes a thoughtful detail to elevate a style, to make it really special and unique. Here are a few details to add to your own sewing or to something you already own. Many of these are portable so you can take them with you as a small, manageable project.

As part of our Fabric Source series, today we have a visit from Dot to Dot Studio in Sussex, England, to meet them and see some of their fabric and pattern pairing suggestions.

Knits are essential for our wardrobes these days, and fortunately we have a lot of patterns for them. Here are my top 8. You’ll be surprised how easy they are to sew!

As part of our Fabric Source series, the folks from Harts Fabric in Santa Cruz, California, are here today to suggest some of their fabric and pattern pairings. They found some great ideas for you!

Nan, owner of Bolt and Spool in Cleveland, Ohio, is here to tell you a little about her shop and to share some of her fabric recommendations. This charming shop carries so many great fabrics and ideas, maybe you’ll find something perfect for your next project.

If you’re new to sewing or want to improve your skills, especially to get a good fit, we’re here to help with an extensive list of resources to guide you along the way.

We have two Creative Madrid tour dates for 2026, and enrollment is open now! I hope you’ll join me: April 11-18 and October 10-17. It’s a week of exploration and creativity for everyone!

I feel like we all need a little diversion, especially in the middle of the lead-up to the holidays.  I’m not a fan of the stress and the emphasis on consumerism, so I’m going to skip any sort of gift guide and share a few books and podcasts that I’ve enjoyed lately. Hopefully they’ll give you a little respite and pleasure. Happy holidays!

This week only, you’ll save 50% on our patterns and the Building Block Dress book when you use this special coupon code.

This Prado Trench Coat was a battle between instinct and common sense. Instinct won. Happily.

As the inaugural participant in our Fabric Source series, we’re thrilled to introduce Maaidesign, located in Victoria, Australia. Maaike, the owner, also runs Modern Makers, an online community for sewists. She’s here to introduce a few of her terrific fabric options.

I loved watching how the people of London wore and styled their clothing when I visited last week. Here are some photos to share with you, and maybe to inspire your fall clothing and sewing.