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Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial: Part 2

Okay, let’s finish this hat! So, we’ve got the outer shell of the hat, and the lining from part 1. Now we need to put all of the little pieces together. Sew together the fur pieces to their corresp...

Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial : Part 1

Here it is! The fur trapper (or aviator) hat tutorial! This is a 3-parter, so stay tuned! This is the kind of hat I’m talking about. Here’s the  trapper hat pattern. EVERYTHING IS 1/2″ SEAM ALLOWAN...

Sunday Gift Guide: Lollipop Bag

I am very selfish when it comes to sewing. I don’t think I’ve made a single thing for someone else. Although I once made a dress for my sister, but it was identical to the one I had already made fo...

Check Out All This New Stuff!

If you haven’t been into the new store yet, I have no idea what you’re waiting for. That was already 3 weeks ago! So many things have changed  (but the best things have stayed the same–we still hav...

Quick Gifting: Aprons in a Dash

Need a quick hostess gift for an out-of-town weekend stay with a friend?  What about an easy gift for a favorite aunt or teacher?  A colorful apron is always a great choice and sews up so quickly, ...

DIY Tutorial: Liberty of London Scarf

Ahhh! I cannot believe its already August. These past few months have flown by, and soon enough summer will be wishing us farewell for another year. With autumn so close my mind has been all over t...

Pattern for the very easy Christmas gift video

ooops!! I totally forgot to post the pattern that goes with the quick holiday gift video “la trousse à tout”! Someone just asked me for it… Voila! la trousse a tout (My marker is thick…so cut close...

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Thank you so much to everyone who has made our first year a wonderful success! This was a scary adventure…starting a retail business in the middle of a recession, but how rewarding and fun it has b...