Learning to Sew and Helping Others Along the Way
I finally got the chance to sew up some of the fabric I got for Christmas. Between Christmas presents, baby gifts and a few other projects I'm just now cutting into my galaxy print fabric that I got from The Fabric Snob. It is a double brushed polyester and very soft and comfortable! Unfortunately it… Continue reading Galaxy Fun and a Staple Tank
I am currently breastfeeding baby number two. Having comfy clothes with easy nursing access is incredibly important. Whenever I see a new pattern pop up in my Facebook feed (I'm in a number sewing pattern Facebook groups) my immediate thought is "Can I breastfeed in that?" Patterns for Pirates has a number of nursing hacks… Continue reading Slim Fit Raglan- Nursing Hack
February/ March had me participating in my first sewing challenge. It was a Fitness Capsule Challenge by Greenstyle Creations. "What is a capsule?" You may ask (I know I had to, the first time I heard the term.) A capsule is a set of items of clothing that can be used to make up multiple… Continue reading My First Sewing Challenge
The Jolly Rodger Raglan by Patterns for Pirates is my favourite t-shirt pattern for my 2 1/2 year old. It is so easy to put together! It works well for daytime use or as a pyjama top. The basic pattern comes with a traditional hem, curved hem, or a banded hem option. It can have… Continue reading Pattern Review: Jolly Rodger Raglan by Patterns for Pirates
There are 3 different ways to find knit fabric in Canada. Go to your local store Buy some retail stock online Pre-order online Personally I have only done the first two but I have drooled over what is available in the third option. I have to say that I am rather jealous of the beautiful… Continue reading Where to Find Knit Fabric in Canada
Now looking at the name of the pattern you may do a double take. "Peg Legs?!" You may ask. The name of the Pattern company is Patterns for Pirates, they quite often name their patterns with a pirate theme. Peg Legs are a basic legging pattern. The also have a Jolly Rodger Raglan for kids… Continue reading Pattern Review- Peg Legs by Patterns for Pirates
I am a mother of two little girls. My eldest, Rose, is a busy 2 1/2 year old. My youngest, Lily, is 7 months old. My toddler rarely stops moving, she is quite the creative busy bee, who is more than happy to pull up a chair and climb to get what she wants if… Continue reading Finding Time to Sew as a Busy Mom
In Part One of this post I went through the tools that are necessary to get you from having an idea to having your pattern cut out. Now we are going to move on to the tools needed to construct our garments. First check your pattern to see if your pattern requires any NOTIONS. That… Continue reading Tools of the Trade Part Two- Garment Construction
Ok, here we go! You have an idea in your mind what you want to make, now it's time to get everything together to make that vision become a reality! First you are going to need a PATTERN. There are two ways you can do this. You can go to your local store that sells… Continue reading Tools of the Trade Part One- Preparing your Pattern
The Shorts that started it all Welcome to Sarah's Sewing Space! I am new to both blogging and sewing knit fabrics. My goal of this blog is to help other beginner sewists gain the confidence to start making their own clothes. I am a Canadian and a mother of two young girls. As I am… Continue reading Sarah’s Sewing Space
Sarah’s Sewing Space 