The Quilt Skipper

quilting makes me skip for joy

Jenny K Lyon

Quilting makes me skip for joy

Tutorial: Narrow Rolled Hem

Sometimes you want a beautifully executed narrow rolled hem. If you have a curved hemline on a circular skirt, or if you are working with fussy, thin or silky fabrics, a narrow rolled hem will give a beautiful finish and add a little body to the hemline, producing that lovely flip of the hem. I […]

Gauzy Summer Vest

I recently had the briefest of moments to sew up a quick summer vest. I really miss garment sewing but I don’t have much time for it these days, so this floaty vest out of some fabulous fabric was a sure bet. It’s a perfect cover up, even when it’s 104 outside-like today! I pretty much […]

Minky Messes

While wandering the vendor offerings at IQF-Long Beach, I ran into a booth that had kits to make a shrug from Minky. The shrug was adorable. So I bought the pattern (Kwik Sew K3717) and decided I would be making one when I got home. It takes 1 yd each of 2 Minky’s or a […]

Summer Sewing Time

I have an irrational fear of sewing with knits. I decided I needed to finally conquer my fear of knits by diving in and making a summer top. I chose this knit of unknown content-I think it’s viscose. It’s a beautiful piece I purchased from Fine Fabrics of Santa Barbara a few years ago. In […]