It is entirely possible to teach yourself how to sew. I’m not sure why I was so intimidated to begin. Actually, I do. I was a horrible failure in Family and Consumer Science class back in middle school. I remember calling my teacher over several times during each...

It’s happened to us all at one point or another– wonky tension, a bird’s nest– I’ve even heard it called “thread barf.” If the underside of your fabric is a mess, here are a few things that you can do to troubleshoot and fix the problem. As a rule of thumb, thread...

I remember my anticipation and anxiety over sewing my first baby carrier. In reality, it truly is a big project and it will be holding an actual child, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t do it, or do it safely. If you’re about to begin sewing your first carrier —...

Getting foam into the shoulder straps is the step a lot of carrier makers dread. Foam grips fabric, so when you try to work it through a narrow strap, it bunches up, stretches, and can even tear. The trick I use is simple: slip the foam into a plastic umbrella bag or...