I’m one of those people who really doesn’t like having to spend a lot of money on store-bought clothing.  I’d much rather sew something instead.
Especially if I’m only going to wear it for a few months!
I started looking for maternity clothing patterns and was surprised at how few of the “big” pattern manufacturers have.  I did find more options for patterns online, but it can be awfully expensive to buy sewing patterns from another country.
So what’s a girl to do?
Why get creative of course!
Today’s trends of soft, unstructured blouses, maxi dresses and empire waists mean that commercial patterns can be …read more

Do you have fond memories of playing with dress-me dolls or yo-yo toys when you were a child?
Simplicity Patterns are re-releasing some of their most popular vintage kids toy patterns.  So the next generation of kids can have as much fun playing with soft toys as you did!
Check out some of their charming patterns – I love the dog and horse from 2763:

They’ve also released the classic “Learn How To Dress” doll, complete with shoelaces, zippers, buttons and more:

And for the yo-yo fans – there’s the Yo-yo Doll collection (pattern #2708):

images: Simplicity Patterns

I spent some time browsing through my local fabric store today (dangerous idea, I know and picked up this pattern today – it’s pattern #4320 from Simplicity (you can try this link, but I’m not sure if that will work at the moment).

Aren’t those pretty?  I’m always on the look-out for new holiday patterns, so I’m really looking forward to trying these out.
I’m thinking about using faux silk to make a takeout container – or maybe a glitzy Christmas print for a wine bottle holder – I could even break out the fancy batik prints to make the …read more

Do I have any Project Runway fans out there?  I’ve got a cool new set of patterns for you…

Simplicity has teamed up with Project Runway to produce a line of patterns to create your own looks from the popular show.
Want more info?  Click here

I’m not planning on making myself a Hallwe’en costume this year…
The dogs may get dressed up though

I think my Corgi would look quite fetching dressed up as a hot dog – although she might not think so!  That’s Simplicity pattern #3952.

Or if you don’t want to dress your dog up as a hot dog, how about dressing your toddler as a dog?
Simplicity pattern #3598
So what do you want to be for Hallowe’en?  It’s time to get sewing on those costumes!

I was browsing Simplicity’s online store today and found they have a great selection of online tutorials!
There are ideas for embellishing jeans.
How to make a memory book.
Ideas for five different pillows.
And more