Our Covid-19 Adventure
Our Covid-19 Adventure: Where have we been? As promised in the previous post, I am giving an update of our Covid-19 adventure from the perspective… Read More »Our Covid-19 Adventure
Daniel Johnson
I am a self taught sewist. Actually, I'm still in the process of learning. I decided to document my journey learning how to sew. Bags, quilts, and clothing are my main interests as of right now. We'll see how that changes as I learn more and more.
Men who sew: 5 Reasons Men Don’t Sew and How to Get Started in 2021
Why more men don’t sew A brief history of men who sew Most men don’t sew and have never considered it as an occupation or… Read More »Men who sew: 5 Reasons Men Don’t Sew and How to Get Started in 2021
Sewing Room Essentials: 15 Things You Need Now
Disclaimer: This post “Sewing Room Essentials” contains affiliate links to products I personally use and recommend. I receive a small fee on qualifying purchases you… Read More »Sewing Room Essentials: 15 Things You Need Now
Fiesta Frock by Blank Slate Patterns: A Review
This is the third year in a row I’ve made my daughter a birthday dress. You can read my posts about the first one How… Read More »Fiesta Frock by Blank Slate Patterns: A Review
How To Oil A Sewing Machine
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links to products I personally use and recommend. I receive a small fee on qualifying purchases you make, at no… Read More »How To Oil A Sewing Machine
Best Sewing Machine For Beginners: A Buyers Guide
What to consider when buying the best sewing machine for you… The day finally came. My sewing machine, the Kenmore 1560 that I learned to… Read More »Best Sewing Machine For Beginners: A Buyers Guide
Making a Tiered Peasant Dress and Pattern Review
My daughter’s birthday again raised desires of dressmaking (specifically a tiered peasant dress) deep in my soul. She turned 5 years old this year and… Read More »Making a Tiered Peasant Dress and Pattern Review
How To Fix A Sewing Machine: Kenmore 1560
In this post I’m going to teach you how to fix a sewing machine (you can read more about my machine here) . I was… Read More »How To Fix A Sewing Machine: Kenmore 1560
How To Make A Jumper Dress
Birthday Jumper Dress My daughter had a birthday recently, so I decided to make a jumper dress for her to wear to her party. We… Read More »How To Make A Jumper Dress
Making my first quilt
Since I started sewing a few months ago I’ve been fascinated by the quilts that show up in my socials. I decided I needed to… Read More »Making my first quilt