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Winter

I don’t know how everyone feels about winter, but I think this year is the first year that I’ve really, really enjoyed it. I can finally appreciate the beauty of the snow on  trees and buildings, t...

New Year

Hello friends! Hope every has had, and will continue to have, a wonderful 2013! We’ve certainly been busy at Bolt & Spool, preparing for the Boutique Bridal Bazaar, which turned out incredibly ...

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...

That Crazy Dress I Made

So last week I mentioned a green Christmas tree dress I was making. Why would I be making a Christmas tree dress? Because it’s hilarious, that’s why. Sorry, I had to take this at night! This weeken...

Lace Dress, Cambie Dress, Tree Dress

Hi again! Remember that floral lace dress I had almost finished? The pattern is Vogue 8146 in case you wanted to find it. This is a great, basic dress pattern. I actually used the top half for a bo...

Good things are coming!

Happy holidays! I hope everybody’s having fun getting ready! We decorated the store last week, and it looks so good! I think there’s a picture in here somewhere of the decorations. We have some rea...

Looking Good! Velvet Renfrew Top

The other day I finished a new project, the Sewaholic Renfrew top! And I really mean a day, because this only took about 3 hours! What I really love about this pattern is that you can just make a r...

Reliving Thanksgiving Traditions

Feeling guilty that I neglected to write a crafty tidbit to post this past Sunday (how do people blog every day??), I thought I’d share a story and a few recipes for you to make instead! Thanksgivi...

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...