Hello Maker, None of us are perfect right? I am FAR from perfect. So this next tutorial I use all the time... Especially if I break my 10 PM rule. I've learned that sewing after 10 PM leads to a LOT of unpicking at 9 AM! Learn the right way to unpick a seam so you can save your sewing project! How to unpick a stitch (the right way) How to upick a stitch (Ad Free in the Maker Studio) Hopefully you won't need this tutorial too much! More How to Sew Lessons: How to get started sewing with a...
16 days ago â˘Â 3 min read
Free Patterns Master Index // Handmade Gift Ideas // Maker's Studio Hello Maker, Easter crafts always bring out the creative chaos in our house, especially when buttons are involved! Between little hands sorting colors, glue gun negotiations (who gets to squeeze it next?), and the great âshould eggs be sparkly?â debate, this Easter Egg Button DĂŠcor became more than just a craft, it became a core memory. Itâs simple, vibrant, and the perfect way to add a pop of springtime joy to your home....
20 days ago â˘Â 3 min read
Free Patterns Master Index // Handmade Gift Ideas // Maker's Studio Hello Maker, Spring is finally peeking through, and I donât know about you, but Iâm ready to shake off the winter blues with a little Easter charm! These free Easter printables are my go-to for an easy dĂŠcor refresh because sometimes, all it takes is a simple touch to make a space feel brand new. I remember the first time I framed one of these prints for my entryway. My kids immediately noticed it and started chatting about...
23 days ago â˘Â 3 min read
Free Patterns Master Index // Handmade Gift Ideas // Maker's Studio Hello Maker, Digital patterns are amazing⌠until they donât print true to size. And if the size is off, even a âperfectâ sew turns into a confusing mess fast. One of the biggest problems I see (and yepâI learned this the hard way) is that printing from your internet browser vs. printing from your computer can change the scale. A tiny setting you didnât even notice can throw the whole pattern off. So I put together a Quick...
26 days ago â˘Â 3 min read
Free Patterns Master Index // Handmade Gift Ideas // Maker's Studio Hello Maker, Do you ever feel like your brain has a limited hard drive? đ
I swear I know things⌠and then I donât touch them for a while and suddenly Iâm like, âWaitâhow do I do this again?â Buttonholes are that thing for me. I donât sew them often, so before I make one, I always do a quick refresher. And honestly? Thatâs why I created my own buttonhole tutorialâso I can pull it up, follow my own steps, and get it right...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Hi Reader, I donât want you to read this one fast. Because enrollment for Surface Design Immersion closes tonight (Feb 24)⌠and I keep thinking about my mistake in 2021. I was interested. I could feel that tug. I told myself Iâd âdecide later.âAnd then the doors closed. I regretted it more than I expectedânot because I missed a course, but because I realized Iâd talked myself out of something I genuinely wanted. So if youâve been circling this⌠saving posts⌠imagining what your creativity...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
Free Patterns Master Index // Handmade Gift Ideas // Shop // Video Tutorials Hello Maker, They say finding a four-leaf clover brings good luckâbut crafting your own clover art? That brings happiness guaranteed! This St. Patrickâs Day, skip searching the grass and get creative with this charming Clover Button Art project. I remember making this with my kids; we spilled buttons everywhere (twice) and argued over "the perfect green" for our masterpiece. But by the end, we had a vibrant, textured...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
⌠to your next step Hello Reader, If your brain is doing that Sunday thingâhalf resting, half mentally preparing for MondayâI want to give you a quick reset. Not a pep talk. Just clarity. First: what âsurface designâ actually means Surface design is creating artwork thatâs meant to live on a product⌠usually as a repeat pattern. Itâs the skill behind: fabric prints wallpaper gift wrap + stationery home decor (pillows, rugs, quilts) packaging (the kind you stop scrolling for) So if youâve ever...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Free Patterns Master Index // Handmade Gift Ideas // Maker's Studio Hello Maker, This is the number one question I'm asked over and over again. "Which fleece is which?" The truth is when I started Fleece Fun I didn't know the answer to this one either! But after a little research I was able to piece together the answers you're looking for: Is there a difference between polar and blizzard fleece? What is cuddle or minky fleece? What exactly is Coral Fleece ? Learn the difference: Which Fleece...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 1 min read