Fabric Types Can Alter Your Fit in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute
Watch as I fit three shorts all the same cut, style and pattern but different fabrics and see fit in action.
Save the Socks, Easy Sock Darning
This year is the year of less here at the House of McElfresh. Just a touch of minimalism can save money, help make us more mindful, and free up some time. I disclose that this isn’t our first attempt at trying this! It is always a work in progress. Each time we’ve tried “less,” we […]
Swimwear 101 in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute w/ Tracy McElfresh
Top ten tips for successful swimwear.
To see more of my swimwear check out my blog at http://www.tracyssewingstudio.com our IG page TracySews or our FB page Tracy’s Seeing Studio.
Loving Yourself Looks Good on You
February is the season of love and what better way to love yourself than to buy fabric and make something pretty. I invested in myself and purchased one of my own Spoonflower Shop prints in velvet. This print is called Hepburn and it comes in three color ways. While we don’t personally celebrate Valentine’s […]
Original Hemline Replication in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute
Best tip for trying something new here today.
Adventuring in Hats
Over the summer a friend sparked joy when she agreed I should spend a month making hats just for fun. Every time I organize my patterns I wish I could visit them fully. Since January 15th is national hat day, January seemed like a fitting time and opportunity to get my hands on the patterns […]
T-Shirt Sewn Onto Your Jean Jacket in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute
What you need to easily sew your favorite t-shirt on your jean jacket professionally.
ReFabrication Challenge Round Two
Join us for this months ReFabrication Challenge. Starts February 1-28. You can make anything you want, crafts, art, clothing, weaving.
This months challenge supplies:
An accessory
Linen
Menswear item
Womenswear item
Bag of crap or craft 💩 (just watch)
!!!Only rule please tag us in your before and after photos.
Introducing The ReFabrication Challenge
This challenge was inspired during walks to local coffee shops and thrift stores with my friend Samantha, owner of Riley Street Photography! I hope you will join us!
The ReFabrication Challenge
To help spark creativity and fun you are invited to join in on our monthly ReFabrication Challenge. The idea is to use listed […]
Art Journaling in Sewing Tips in and Around a Minute
Sharing some of my old fashion journals in hopes to inspire you.