
Hi Everyone! Welcome to Pressing Matters Part 3! This week we continue on the topic of pressing with a hands-on look at a few specific pressing techniques that are essential to creating finished garments that look professional! First, we will look at shaping bias. This is so simple to do and makes a huge difference in the application of binding and facings to curved edges. Then we will demonstrate the importance of easing a sleeve cap by pressing with steam to create a perfectly shaped sleeve cap. To wrap up the post we will then demonstrate the difference it makes to set pleats. Taking the time to do these few extra steps when making a garment will really elevate your work and help you to create stand-out pieces!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Pressing Matters Part 2! This week we continue on the topic of pressing with a look at the maintenance and care of our irons. A brand new clean ironing board cover isn't going to do you much good if your iron is dirty... so let's take a little time to tend to our irons. Shari has done her research and tried many different things to solve the common issue "How to get the gunk off my iron?". She also discovered something new and is excited to share this fun little tib-bit with the group...
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the topic - Pressing Matters! For this topic, I'm excited to announce that Shari Fuller, the designer of the Thimbles and Acorns brand, will be my co-host! We are also joined by designer Melinda (Melody Valerie Couture) with a look at all the essential pressing tools. Pressing is an essential skill to master and will really make a difference in how your finished garments and projects turn out! I encourage you to follow along and glean as much as you can from the wisdom and experience of these amazing seamstresses!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to Part 4 of Sewing A Themed Wardrobe. We wrap up the topic with a look at creating a super cute, quick & easy shoulder bag for your So-Cal themed outfit. It's the perfect accessory and the best part is it's super simple to make! I invite you to follow along to see how we did it!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to Part 3 of Sewing A Themed Wardrobe. In this tutorial, we create a fresh new look for the Rash Guard Top, a classic Malibu Libby design! We've flipped things around this time and have modified this into a zip-front rash guard top. The tutorial added as a printable PDF so it's easy to follow along. I invite you to grab your pattern, print the pdf, and follow along to see how we did it!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to Part 2 of Sewing A Themed Wardrobe. In this tutorial, we create a fresh new look for the CA Cami, one of our very first Malibu Libby designs! We've given it a light and airy feel with a touch of the beachy breezy vibe by using a semi-sheer white fabric accented with lace and casually tied straps. The tutorial is super easy to follow and can be made using a variety of fabrics. I invite you to follow along as I show you how we did it!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the topic of Sewing A Themed Wardrobe! I'm super excited to introduce this as a new series, one that we'll revisit a few times during the year with a new emphasis each time! For this month's topic, the theme is "So-Cal Lifestyle Scene". Early on, when we first launched Liberty Jane...