Sewing Fun With Faux Fur by Tracy McElfresh
Making winter clothes doesn't have to be such a bore and a struggle with a handmade wardrobe. In 2013 I went with a cute Star Trek look with little mod 1960s dresses, leggings and boots. [...]
My Most Used and Hacked Pattern from Sew Liberated
I've never been a jeans person. When I started sewing I asked myself why everyone loves jeans? Personally, for me they dig in my crotch, feel uncomfortable and the style cuts go in and out [...]
Green County Fair Sewing Competitions, Interview with a First Place Winner, Marlene MacVane
Friends and followers, this is my very first attempt at an interview style post! I'm always up for learning, trying new things and connecting in my community. Don't forget at the bottom of this post [...]
The One Hour Pattern Hack
I sometimes ask myself why I am doing all of this? What is my motivation? What makes me happy? Most people that sew will tell you that buying fabric and making things is what brings [...]
Easy Viking Apron Dress
Dramatic play is so important to children. I can remember making up dresses or clothing out of scraps of fabric, tying or even stapling pieces together. Adults love to play and its good to break [...]
Evolution of the One Piece Insta Dress
Before we were get stared I wanted to share with you a project from last week. I'm so honored my home town of Kettering asked me to be in their Play2Day video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5b3Gd2QL6A Here [...]
Lynda Carter Costume Design
Hello! My name is Joy Hoover from Joy2Sew! I am a native Daytonian who sews, cooks and does a bit of woodworking! I'm a Maker in every right, but costuming is by far my favorite! [...]
Wrap Top 1970s Inspired by Tracy McElfresh
I'm back from a Charleston, SC vacation and I got to get crazy in a friends fabric shop, Five Eighth Seams! I bought tons of awesome knits to make more Insta Dress Tops at the [...]
The Easy Frida Inspired Wrap by Tracy McElfresh
Getting creative is important. What is hard is when you have more ideas and dreams than you have time to execute. This is a quick and easy dress I like to fashion when I'm short [...]
Sewing Vintage Swim Wear by Tracy McElfresh
I have to warn you making swim wear is addictive. It's the only clothing that you can sew that will truly save money because it doesn't take much fabric to make a swim suit. It [...]
Photo Shoots Behind the Scenes
I'm having a great time this morning looking at some really old photos and digging deep in the archives. There's just something about old photos that spark so many memories and feelings of joy. Many [...]
Star Wars Imperial Guard Replica by Tracy McElfresh
First off, this month is already kicking butt! Orders and requests are coming in fast! My best friend and I were honored to be in the Dayton Daily news last Friday, too. [...]