French Seams and Hong Kong Seams
I love sewing with woven fabric. However, sometimes the exposed seams on the garments can look unfinished. While an easy way to finish these edges is with a serger, sometimes I find myself wanting an...
View ArticleComplete List of All Boo and Lu Patterns
This is a full list of Boo and Lu Sewing Patterns. This list can be printed and used as a wishlist, shopping list, or a checklist to keep track of all of your B&L Patterns! Each Boo and Lu pattern...
View ArticleBoo and Lu’s 2023 Holiday Showcase Celebration
The holiday season is here, and that means it is time to celebrate! Celebrations can come in all forms, and there are so many wonderful things to celebrate! This year, we wanted to create a showcase of...
View ArticleFree Tote Bag Tutorial
Who’s ready for an awesome FREEBIE? Introducing the free tote bag tutorial! A tote bag is an incredibly versatile accessory- use it as a reusable shopping bag, for carrying school or work items, as a...
View ArticleSewing Goals Met and Set
It’s the end of the year and we are looking back on all the amazing projects that have been accomplished in the last year. We absolutely love seeing all the incredible sews that get shared in the Boo...
View ArticleFree Yoga Mat Bag Pattern
Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2024 with another FREE pattern tutorial for you! Today I am going to show you how to make your very own carrying bag for a yoga mat! This free yoga mat bag pattern...
View ArticleHow to Sew an Invisible Ladder Stitch
Have you ever made a garment, a bag or any sewing project that involves sewing everything wrong sides together and then turning it out through a small opening? Then you have to close that opening from...
View ArticleFree Crossbody Bag Tutorial
Hi everyone! It’s Boo and Lu admin Marci here, and today I am going to share with you a free crossbody bag tutorial! This versatile crossbody bag is simple, cute, and functional! It can be used as a...
View ArticleSew Versastile: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Reversible Astrea Bodysuit
Today on the blog we have Zoe who is sharing a tutorial for making our Adult Astrea bodysuit reversible! *In order to get a reversible bodysuit you will need to cut 2 sleeves in your lining fabric...
View ArticleMashing Patterns 101: Sleeves
We are starting a new blog miniseries called Mashing Patterns 101! I will be teaching you how to mix and match elements of different patterns and combining them into fun and unique outfits. Today:...
View ArticleMashing Patterns 101: Necklines
Today we are continuing our series all about mashing elements of different patterns together- Mashing Patterns 101! You can read the first article in the series, on sleeves, here. Today’s installment...
View ArticleSew Your Own Hair Rollers
When I was little, my hair would not hold a curl for more than about 5 minutes. But whenever my mom would do my hair rags overnight, my hair would be super bouncy and curly for a long time. I also...
View ArticleSew Healthier: Benefits of Sewing Your Own Organic Clothing
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental and health impacts of the fashion industry. As consumers seek alternatives to conventional clothing, sewing with organic fabrics...
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