Bishop Embellishment Ideas
Bonnie gives three great ideas to add a special touch to your Bishop or Missy. These are great ideas to give an heirloom gown a fresh new...
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How to Add Pipe Peter Pan Collar
Watch Susan as she adds piping to a Peter Pan collar. This collar is the epitome of a classic look, and is included in many of our...
How to Cut Bias
See how to make corded piping with easy and perfection each time. Susan teaches in this video. All you need is a rotary cutter, ruler and...
How to Prepare A Smocked Insert
Follow along to see how to prepare a smocked insertion before you sew it into your garment. In this video, Susan is working with our Mary...
Rolled Hem Foot
Susan shows you how to use the rolled hem presser foot. To achieve beautiful and consistent tiny hems, this foot can be your friend! BUT,...
How to Make Corded Piping
Watch as Susan teaches to make corded piping for ease and perfection each time. For a tutorial on how to cut bias, see it here. The...
Whipstitch Piping
Add DMC floss to your piping in order to make a truly unique look. It is best to make your own piping using petite cording. See how to do...
Smocked Christmas Ornament
Smocking isn’t only reserved for heirloom garments. We love putting our beautiful handwork on a gift that will quickly become a treasured...
Who is Kaki?
Deciding what to name our most recent knit pattern was a snap. “Kaki” is the nickname for owner Karen’s daughter, Katharine. Serving as...
Who is Harper? First, Meet Nona
The story behind the name of the newest Children’s Corner pattern, Harper, begins with a chance meeting on Nona Gaston’s first American...
Who is Cathy Jones?
“Ask Cathy.” Whenever there’s a question about a Children’s Corner pattern, a sewing technique, a bookkeeping issue or the history of the...
Who is Lezette Thomason?
Lezette Thomason works magic in the world of heirloom sewing. Although she wasn't born with a needle in her hand, Lezette has rarely been...
Pat's Legacy
Each month we brought you inspiration (Pat's Pick) through the eyes of our very talented Pat Boudreaux. Unfortunately, Pat passed away in...
Nora with Birthday Cake Applique
Help the birthday girl enjoy her birthday cake again and again. For this tutorial, we used the Children’s Corner Nora dress View B with...
A-Line Dress Hemming Tips
An A-line dress gets its name due to the angles of the sides of the dress. The bodice is not separate from the skirt, and the cute...
Smocked Suzie Skirt in Lawn
Suzie is even more adorable when it is smocked! Use the Suzie Smocked Skirt pattern (available as a digital pattern or included with the...
Puffy Pockets
Puffy pockets are an easy addition to many projects. Soft enough to add a little extra frill, but useful for the girl that needs to tote...
Jane Long Sleeve
The Children’s Corner Jane with long sleeves is a versatile dress for fall and winter. Pair with leggings or make into a cozy nightgown!...
Gathered Jacqueline
A dress with a round yoke is the perfect place for a monogram as it frames her sweet smiling face. Children's Corner Jacqueline has this...
Infant Pillowcase
When we sew, often we are making a gift for someone. The Infant pillowcase is a perfect backdrop for a little smocking or an heirloom...
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