Casey Bunker SPOTLIGHT: LIGHTWEIGHT MESH We Love Variety Lightweight and a bit stretchy, this mesh is fabulous! It's perfect for pockets on bags or on any project where you want to see what you'll be storing. ByAnnie offers 1/2 yard packages... Jul 11, 2018
Moni Nyborg INTRODUCING: TAKE A STAND TWO OF A KIND The Take A Stand pattern has instructions for two different sizes, so you'll be sure to make a great bag that's just right for your needs. These stand-up totes have an easy-to-install zi... Jul 4, 2018
River Harrison INTRODUCING: RUNNING WITH SCISSORS ByAnnie is pleased to announce our latest pattern, Running With Scissors !! Watch the intro video above to find out all about this awesome bag, or continue reading below to find out how useful it can ... Jun 27, 2018
Casey Unrein HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR PROJECT You've thoughtfully picked out your fabrics, zippers and accessories. You've spent hours at your sewing table, creating your own personal masterpiece. You're proud of what you've accomplished and now ... Jun 20, 2018
River Harrison MATCHING FABRIC With so many fabrics to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. But don't worry, we're here to help! Follow along as we answer some of our most-asked questions about fabric and provide some hel... Fabric How To Information Matching Sew Successful Tips and Tricks Jun 6, 2018
River Harrison All About Thread Starting a new sewing project is exciting, but there’s nothing worse than being stopped in middle by problems such as skipped stitches, shredded or frayed threads, or broken needles. The good news, is... How To Information Sew Successful Thread Tips and Tricks May 2, 2018
River Harrison ZIPPERS ARE EASY! Why HandBag Zippers? 1. Wider zipper tape = This makes sewing zippers into place so much easier! 2. Nylon teeth instead of metal = This allows the zipper to easily flex and bend around curves, but mos... How To Information Tips and Tricks Zipper Zippers Apr 25, 2018
River Harrison MACHINE MAINTENANCE AND SETUP Machine Selection When looking for the right machine for you, our biggest piece of advice is research, research, research! The price of a machine is not necessarily an indicator of whether it will be ... Apr 18, 2018
River Harrison INTRODUCING: RULER WRAP Start writing ByAnnie is pleased to announce our latest pattern, the RULER WRAP !! Watch the intro video above to find out all about this awesome bag, or continue reading below to find out how useful ... Apr 4, 2018
Casey Unrein ANNIE'S FAVORITE TOOLS Taking on a big sewing project can be a little daunting. But having the right tools for the job will make it so much easier! For this blog, we’re going to give you the inside scoop on Annie’s Top 10 F... Mar 19, 2018
Casey Unrein TO QUILT OR NOT TO QUILT? Over the years many people have asked the question, “Why do you quilt the fabric for your projects?” In fact, it’s such a common question, Annie recently taught two sold-out lectures on the subject at... Mar 7, 2018
Casey Unrein MAKING AN MJ'S MESSENGER BAG Sewists and makers come in a wide variety of skill levels and each brings a different set of experiences to the sewing table. For this week’s blog, we wanted to interview a first-time sewist, Alicia, ... Feb 21, 2018
