Sewing Tips in Under a Minute
More time saving tips for your sewing projects.
My Swimwear Journey 2014-2018
When googling swimwear I find articles with titles like Coping with Body Image, Swimsuits for Women Over 40, Amazon’s 21 Best Sellers, Why Women Will Not Wear Swimsuits, How Not to Look Old in a Swimsuit (leave it to Oprah) and Best Day to Buy a Swimsuit (It’s June 8th according to that article). With […]
Sewing Tips in Under a Minute
Lining activewear, for more on my sewing blog and sewing classes check out TracysSewingStudio.com
Fast, Fake and Easy Smocking Sewing Machine Style
Do you want to be remembered? Personalized gifts are the bomb and can easily become family heirlooms. No pleating machine, no problem. You can get this look in a little over an hour with a regular sewing machine!
I had every intention of doing this project by hand the correct way. I was gifted a cute 1940s […]
Tracysews Sewing Tips in Under a Minute
How to be productive and get more done.
Tips in Under a Minute Zipper Repair
I’m giving you the confidence it takes with tips on replacing zippers today.
How to Rock a Color Wheel Panel Dress
I have seen this made as a “towel dress” in the 1970s and in some vintage patterns. If you already have a few garments under your belt this dress is a fun challenge. This dress also works with large print art motifs, personalized art and many more endless possibilities.
Sewing Tips for Picking Out Your Pattern
Sewing Tips in Under a minute with Tracy McElfresh
The Princess Diana Dress and Tips for Sewing for Friends
I have been practicing my sewing skills on my friends for years now and I’m about to share a few tips I have learned in the last 18 years.
This is one of my best friends, Kelly Wood. I wanted to make her a dress for her birthday that […]