Why You Need to Use Recycled Leather in Your Bag Making
I love making handbags out of recycled leather. Making bags out of recycled leather is much more time-consuming than using
7 Ways You Can Find More Time To Sew – Part 2
Tip #4: Set up a Dedicated Place to Sew I know, I know….you would if you could! But even a closet
7 Ways You Can Find More Time To Sew – Part 1
For me one of the biggest barriers to sewing has always been finding the time. In my mind I need
The Simple Beauty of Ironing
Kansas is flat. So level, that when I looked out my grandmother’s kitchen window I could see my elementary school,
From Suede Jacket to Funky Tote Bag
I am continuing my commitment to working with recycled fabric and recycled leather. I am trying to work with suede,
From Suede Jacket to Funky Pillow
I have been rolling around in my mind, the idea of doing a pillow for my best friend, for a
Highland Park – “Arts in the Park” Arts Festival
Sunday was a wonderful sunny day in central NJ. Maggie and I got out there early and set up.
From Old Leather Coat to Trendy Leather Tote
I followed Don Morin’s “Making Leather Bags” course on Craftsy and created this fabulous leather bag. This coat’s Stitch Story
The I Love Paris Skirt
I fell in love with this fabric when shopping in the Fabric District in NY a few weeks ago. I
Willy Otey Kay – Couture Dress Designer on Exhibit in North Carolina
“You have to like what you do, no matter what it is, to make a success of it.” —Willie