Pattern Review: Twig and Tale “Tree Climbers”
I have a friend who can tell at a glance if a cooking recipe will work out. She is classically trained, has put in thousands of hours of on-the-job work, and can instantly point out typos in measurements and instructions:…
Updated Striped Swallow “Coachella” PDF
I am so pleased to learn that the Striped Swallow “Coachella” shorts pattern (kids’ version only so far) has been updated for Summer 2018! In June 2016 (https://7pinedesign.com/how-to-eliminate-crotch-bunching/) I reviewed the “Coachella” pdf. While the design was undeniably super-cute, the fit…
“Advice from a Singer Sewing Manual” Real or Hoax?
If you are on social media at all within the sewing community, chances are good that you’ve seen this infamous clip, possibly dozens of times: ( source: Tater Patch Quilts.com) I’ve seen this on Facebook so many times that I…
