Apr 25, 2016

Giveaway Winner + 5 BIGGEST CHALLENGES HOME SEWING FACES



First things first, friends.  The winner of last week's giveaway is....

Apr 21, 2016

My Birthday GIVEAWAY -- 1940's Draping Book!



It's my birthday today and I'm celebrating it with a giveaway!

Apr 18, 2016

Introducing the BOXTOP for Men!



Wait no longer, friends!

The revolutionary new men's garment is here.  It's called the BOXTOP, and you can see me model one right now.

Apr 16, 2016

NAME THAT PATTERN -- Now 100% Caffeine-Free!



Readers, over the years, many of you have reported experiencing sleep disturbances due to the excitement of playing MPB's exclusive pattern-naming game, NAME THAT PATTERN.

Apr 14, 2016

Best Sewing Machine Garbage Find EVER!



Readers, I know: yet another sewing machine found on the street.

I think this my sixth or seventh.  Without a doubt, it's my heaviest.  It weighs 37.5 lbs.  That's 10 lbs. more than my Bernina 930!

Apr 12, 2016

Apr 8, 2016

Muslining a Vintage Sixties Swimsuit Pattern



I own about half a dozen vintage men's swimsuit patterns, which I've picked up over the years mainly on eBay and Etsy.

Apr 3, 2016

The State of Home Sewing 2016 -- What's Your Perspective?



If you haven't heard already, the Hancock Fabrics chain, with more than 250 stores in 39 American states, is closing.

Apr 1, 2016

My First Brand New Sewing Machine or "Hello, Kitty!"



Readers, say hello to the first brand new sewing machine I've ever purchased!