Babylock overlocker settings for serging common & specialty fabrics

I wanted to put together a growing list of overlock…

How to sew front pockets on pants (for beginners)

As a sewing beginner, I thought front slash pockets would…

Making baggy sherpa pants: Warm winter pants without patterns

Harem pants, balloon pants, circus pants, sarouel pants... what do…

Upcycling a Kimono to make a Ruffled Hem Skirt

I had this yukata (Japanese summer kimono) for a while,…

Turning a Dress into a Waist Apron with Pockets

I bought a grey linen dress on ebay, but I…

Upcycling a Yukata to make a Wrap Dress

This yukata (cotton kimono) was sleeping in my closet because…

Nikka Pokka Pants: Sewing Pattern & History of Japanese workmen trousers

Have you seen the pants that workmen wear in Japan?…

Hakama Alternative: Making a Circular Wrap Skirt

Before I started sewing, Stu sewed this wrap skirt for…