A Journal of Home Sewing
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I’ve been counting down the days to April 2025 for good reason. This month marks the release of TAUKO Magazine’s Issue 15, “Crafting Roots,” and with it, the debut of a design very close to my heart. I could hardly contain my excitement when my design was accepted by TAUKO. Seeing one of my favorite […]
I’m excited to release a free sewing pattern for the charming ruffled collar, perfect for children ages 12 months to 10 years old! This versatile collar adds a cute and stylish touch to any outfit, whether it’s a dress, blouse, or romper. It was designed with simplicity in mind thus being ideal for sewing beginners. […]
Today’s tutorial will show you how to create these adorable fabric leaves, which would be a great addition to kids’ outfits, costumes, and more. For this specific tutorial, I used medium-weight linen scraps and any other fabric potentially works but the structure of the leaf may differ depending on fabric weight and how many geathers […]
The Whipped Running Stitch is a decorative stitch that I have been applying on many of my projects since I saw it used on most of the traditional costumes of my country. It’s easy to say that it’s one of my favorite decorative stitches since it’s not complex and does not need much thought and […]
If you’re looking for a versatile tote bag pattern that ticks all the boxes, look no further than the Everyday Tote Pattern. In this blog post, I’ll delve into the features of this pattern and explore how it can become a staple in your handmade wardrobe. The Everyday Tote’s most important feature is POCKETS, plenty […]
From time to time I go through my fabric stash to see what I have available and how much and it is not a very fast process. I got the idea to make a fabric swatch template, where I can see everything I have available and also be able to feel the fabric which is […]
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us and to make this season extra special, I’ve designed a collection of six FREE printable cards for you to download, personalize, and share with your loved sewing friends and family. The holiday sewing cards are designed as 18 x 18 cm (7.1 x 7.1 inches) […]
Today’s tutorial shows how to make a detachable ruffled collar for your little ones in under an hour. Depending on your fabric choice, this collar could work for both boys and girls. UPDATE: Download HERE The Ruffled Collar Pattern for Free (sizes 12m to 10Y). I wrote this tutorial specifically for my brand Artisticca (Baby […]
Who doesn’t love having another vest in their wardrobe? Personally, vests are one of my favorite clothes to sew but also wear. For this particular design, the idea was to make a vest that does not require a lot of fabric but is still classic and can be worn any season. The vest pattern features […]
I have made many cushions in the past but nothing as cute as the Beetle Applique Cushion. The first time I made this cushion was back in 2018 and now I have decided to share it as a sewing pattern so anyone can make such a cute throw cushion for their little ones. The pattern […]