Stephanie Triplett

Time has flown by, but also moved so quickly. Last summer, I wrote about Lessons in Fashion while in quarantine and the importance of wearing what makes you happy. Whether…

Seam finishes stop the edge of sewn fabrics from fraying and help to create a beautiful final product. There are so many ways to finish a seam it can be…

The latest rounds of fashion shows marked one year from the last pre-pandemic fashion show. The effects were prevalent from one fashion capital to the next. In a world where…

Did you know you can solve a lot of your sewing struggles by simply using the right presser foot for your sewing project? While a standard foot is good, specialty…

Whether sewing is a hobby or your passion, it’s an investment of time and money, and keeping your tools in pristine condition is of utmost importance. Learn how to care…

Ballet originated during the renaissance, going on to influence other styles of dance, which has gone on through the course of centuries. Dancers, ballerinas especially, have a very whimsical and…

Choosing the right sewing needle for a project is quite literally a make-or-break decision. Broken needles, ruined fabric, and jammed machines are less likely to occur when the correct selection…

Cotton is a fabric staple in wardrobes everywhere, and sewists can’t run far from it. Cotton takes on many different forms and blends that make it quite difficult to ignore.…

Mindful construction is a must when sewing. It starts with the cuts made by the creative genius (aka you). To make a garment that hangs properly, and is free of…

Sewing with a super slippery or stretchy fabric will test your patience and your skills. Today we’re tackling spandex. Spandex is extremely stretchy, and some blends have moisture-wicking properties. Although…