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Making Matching Ruffle Dresses 

Last month, in March, I got to fulfill one of my lifelong dreams of taking a girls trip to the UK! As soon as the trip was set for springtime, I knew I wanted to make matching dresses for my friend Lauren and myself. I decided on something simple, classic and perfect for running through […]

Seattle T-Shirt

Sewing a handmade t-shirt can be a versatile project.  You can dress up the t-shirt with a fancier knit or go for a more casual look by adjusting the size. Utilizing a serger for most of the sewing makes this a very speedy project!   The pattern sample is the Seattle Shirt by So Sew English.  […]

Ruffled Suspender Skirt

Janome Artisan Kelly Crawford of Sewing in No Mans Land made this adorable Ruffled Suspender Skirt with her Skyline S7 machine for her daughters. This outfit idea is perfect for the fall and looks absolutely darling. Kelly recommends wearing the suspender skirt with a sweater underneath or cute knee socks. Instructions Click here for a […]

Baby Boy’s Shortall

Summer is almost here and according to Janome Artisan Milinda Stephenson, “Nothing says summer like the beach scenes of renowned artist Paul Brent. When I discovered his fabulous fabric collection (this one is from his Coastal Breeze collection at Moda) I couldn’t wait to sew this baby boy shortall. I sewed the outfit, embroidered the […]

Easter Bonnet

Kelly Crawford used her Skyline S7 to make these adorable Easter Bunny Bonnets for her daughters. Kelly mentions in her blog post that this bonnet pattern is straight forward and simple, meaning that there are no raw edges. This pattern is available for free download until Easter Sunday. So follow Kelly’s tutorial below and make […]

Easy Circle Skirt

Merrick White created a super cute and easy skirt that you can throw together in less than an hour. Twirl your way through the springtime by making your own circle skirt using Merrick’s tutorial below. Janome Supplies Required 2 yards of fabric (Merrick used polyester suiting fabric which has a fantastic drape) Matching thread 12-14″ […]

Child’s Fleece Coat

We are in the heart of the Winter season. Make sure your child is all bundled up before they step out into the brutal cold weather. Janome Educator Maddie Bushman made an adorable fleece coat for a little girl. Check out her instructions below to make one for your daughter, granddaughter, niece or friend.  Instructions […]

Back to School Outfit

Start out with a purchased t-shirt and leggings. Add applique and/or a decorative detail and complete with a custom made cardigan and skirt. Use leftover knit to make Caroline Hulse’s Knit Headband for that final touch! Now your favorite girl is off to school in style. Janome Supplies Required Any Janome sewing machine Any Janome serger […]

The Perfect Chambray Dress Sewing Tutorial

“A good chambray dress has been on my wish list for ages. I wanted one that could be dressed up and dressed down, easy to layer, long enough that I can run and play while staying modest and wasn’t see-through so that I could wear it during the summer without any layers underneath. Was that […]

Pom-Pom Shorts

“A few months ago I ran across some pom-pom shorts on Pinterest and instantly fell in love.  I planned to make them this summer for all of our beach days, but when Philip and I decided to go to Hawaii, I was suddenly motivated to whip them up a little sooner.  I found this cute cotton tropical […]