10 Quick handmade gifts and decorations to brighten your holidays
I’m a firm believer in handmade gifts versus store-bought for lots of reasons (but especially for the avoidance of crazy mall crowds, cheesy holiday tunes, and crappy mass-produced merchandise), so I combed the net for some quick handmade gift ideas.… Read More

Make this cute little coin purse to use up your fabric scraps

I was working on my computer today, like I do most days, and felt the familiar stirrings of fabric withdrawal start to well up. Usually I can keep that at bay by procrastinating on Pinterest for… Read More

10 Warm and fuzzy things to chase away the end-of-summer blues
It’s officially fall (and already feeling very much like it) which is a little sad for someone like me who loves summer and all of the lazy outdoor lounging it brings. But whenever I start to dread the inevitable… Read More

Add a Peekaboo Heart to your Hipster Undies
Since it’s almost Valentine’s Day I thought it would be fun to switch up my Hipster Undies pattern with a cute peekaboo lace heart. With a bit of stretch lace and knit fabric, this is a quick and easy way to… Read More

So I got a “new” fur-trimmed vintage coat a few weeks ago. It has these short-ish sleeves that need to be worn with longer-than-usual gloves (at least, if I want to avoid getting frostbite). So of course, whenever I need a new pair of gloves (or a new pair of… Read More

So the big day finally arrived last weekend, and the dress was done just in the nick of time. I designed the pattern based on this inspiration photo the bride gave me over six months ago, although a few modifications were made to it to flatter the bride’s figure.… Read More

Make Your Very Own Feathery Hair Pin

I’ve always loved fascinators—they’re just so dramatic and whimsical. You’re sure to get attention even in the most crowded room when you wear one. I love them so much that I’m going to be offering fascinator kits for sale on Happy Seamstress… Read More

Or, how I recycled three sweaters into one without using a pattern

If you’ve got some old sweaters at the back of your closet, or you enjoy shopping for second-hand clothes, read on! I’ll show you how to turn three old sweaters that you may have fallen out of love… Read More

Block out the next two months of your calendar: the Mario Sweater Vest pattern is ready!
The instructions come in one size, at a finished waist circumference of 40 inches. That should comfortably fit anyone with a waist size of 36–38 inches. If you happen to have different proportions, no… Read More

I made this baby-sized Link costume as a baby shower gift for a couple of close friends. Both are huge fans of Zelda, and they are expecting their first child very soon. After posting it on Craftster I was absolutely blown away by the response it received—over 30,000… Read More