Author: Keisharial

  • The Unexpected Journey of Reading Non-fiction

    The Unexpected Journey of Reading Non-fiction

    The journey of finding a non-fiction work that I enjoy has been interesting to say the least as this is not my typical genre. When it comes to reading, I’m mostly a listener. I prefer to listen to books because I can do that while doing other things such as…

  • A Sewing Experience with a Free Tote Bag Pattern

    A Sewing Experience with a Free Tote Bag Pattern

    For my first sewing project of the year, I made a tote bag. It’s simple and something I’ve completed before, but I tried a new pattern.  Before this, the last thing I sewed was this jacket. It was my first jacket. I wanted a simple reset after that–something I knew…

  • Making Focaccia for the First Time is Quite Simple

    Making Focaccia for the First Time is Quite Simple

    It seems like bread making has become really popular over the past few years. Mainly kicking off during 2020 lockdowns.  Like many things that randomly become popular online, there is a thought of “do I truly find this interesting or do I simply want to do it because it’s popular?”…

  • 30+ Online Fabric Stores You Need to Know About

    30+ Online Fabric Stores You Need to Know About

    Searching for fabric can lead to a range of emotions: excitement and curiosity or discouragement and stress, especially if you’re a beginner sewist and just beginning to enter this sewing world. In addition to the big name retailers, there are also independent locations and small businesses fabric stores. Around here, we…

  • The Truth About Sewing a Jacket for the First Time

    The Truth About Sewing a Jacket for the First Time

    I don’t know if you’re like me, but sometimes it takes a while to start a new sewing project after I’ve finished the last one and there are various reasons for that. But regardless, we start again.  This was my only fall project for 2024 and honestly, I’m okay with…

  • 72 Free Sewing Patterns to Boost Your Sewing Expertise

    72 Free Sewing Patterns to Boost Your Sewing Expertise

    Here are some free sewing patterns for you to enjoy. Whether you are just now starting out on your sewing journey or you’ve been at it for a while, free sewing patterns are always good to have. Below are some of the items in the list. I have also included…