Lifting Pins and Needles

That amazing feeling! Fun sewing this knit crossover bodice! Nyoka (Sinclair). How to sew it :)

This sewing year is ending with that amazing feeling of making something great and also easy! The New Nyoka crossover top and dress for knit fabrics from Sinclair pattern

Sewing a Holiday dress. JUST BECAUSE. Holly (Fibre Mood). Cutting, interfacing & sewing the collar.

Sewing a holiday dress this year is not too practical, but it does not have to be less fun.  I chose the Holly dress from Fibre Mood to sew mine, just for fun.  It's a si

Run! it's the WORST fabric! Easy to sew Bardon Dress (FREE Peppermint pattern).

The Bardon dress is a NEW FREE PATTERN from peppermint magazine and I have sewn it using the WORST FABRIC in my stash.  Beware…. I used my only piece of Crinkle rayon. Yo

Making dolman sleeves long & matching stripes. Hard? nope :) Vivace Dolman (Love Notions)

The Vivace dolman (Love Notions XS-5X) for woven & knit has short dolman sleeves and & to wear it in the cold, I'm sharing how to lengthen the short sleeve on any dolman

Are you freezing or hot? Same pattern to lounge in all year. 2 Compose Robes (Love Notions).

A robe is a great garment to make for your cozy and not so cozy lounging, and it’s also the perfect easy to sew and fit gift to sew for your loved ones. The Compose robe

NO more sleeping in RAGS. Sleeping beautifully in 2 Pine Cove PJS (Itch to Stitch). Sewing: collar.

I tend to sleep in whatever and it's time to stop that.  I have made 2 beautiful pyjamas with the new Pine Cove PJ pattern from Itch to Stitch.  This design is for woven

I never like pockets. BUT, I love these. Alana dress (Sinclair). Relaxed knit sewing.

I might not be the world's biggest pocket lover and usually skip them.. UNLESS they are truly beautiful to look at and the technique interesting. I found this with the Al

Mixing it up! = EASIER sewing! Mila Shirt (Itch to Stitch). Finger pressing, sleeves & more :)

A shirt is a beautiful classic garment to have forever and even more special if we sew it! The Mila shirt from Itch to Stitch has all the great and fun features to sew an

Heads will turn with these sleeves :) Sewing Pleats & gathers. Cambria top (GreenStyle).

Heads will turn with these sleeves :) Sewing Pleats & gathers makes a striking look.  he new Cambria top from GreenStyle Creations is an easy to sew knit top with extra s

GORGEOUS & only 4 pattern pieces. Let's sew this neckline! Palermo top & dress. Purple capsule.

The Palermo top and dress is part of my PURPLE capsule collection! I have chosen to make the top with crinkle chiffon am sharing how to sew the center slit, the bias tape

My unseen SECRET: Flat front, YOGA BACK waistband... COMFY. Castlepoint skirt. Purple capsule.

The Castlepoint faux wrap skirt is part of my part of my PURPLE capsule collection! I have chosen to make the short skirt option with a PRECIOUS FABRIC I've had for over

These PANTS FIT. Knit fabric! ahhhhhhh.... relaxed sewing. Fortuna pants. Purple capsule series.

The Fortuna Joggers are part of my part of my PURPLE capsule collection! I have chosen to make the wide leg pants this time and will leave the tapered classic jogger styl

Cozy, swishy, flowy & EASY. What's not to LOVE. 2 Carlsband Cardigans. Purple capsule series.

The Carlsband cardigan is part of my PURPLE capsule collection! I have made two: one long sleeve and one sleeveless.  I am sharing all the steps to sewing the shawl colla

Freezing? Making a COLD shoulder WARM + STRIPES! Prague top. Purple capsule Series.

The Prague top and dress is part of my PURPLE capsule collection!  I have made a COLD shoulder top, as per the pattern and did my best to NOT STRIPE MATCH. I also had a p

This EASY TOPPER took 1 hour to make! Taktsang Dolman. Purple capsule Mini-series. Ep 3

Hi Sewing friends, my name is Karina from the Youtube sewing channel  and blog lifting pins and needles. Only a few seams to be sewn, a few changes and ONE HOUR LATER, I

You'll LOVE this lining & V neckline bias binding. Mornington dress. SEW BEAUTIFUL Purple capsule.

Hi Sewing friends, My name is Karina from the YouTube sewing channel and blog Lifting Pins and Needles.  I am sharing all my videos in audio format here for you to listen

Relaxed "go with the flow" CAPSULE COLLECTION plans, no rules. Sew Beautiful book.

Hi Sewing friends, My name is Karina from the YuTuobe sewing channel and blog Lifting Pins and Needles.  I am sharing all my videos in audio format here for you to listen

BREATHTAKING knit fabric haul & a NEW AMAZING sewing book release: SEW BEAUTIFUL by Kennis Wong.

Hi Sewing friends, My name is Karina from the YouTube sewing channel and blog Lifting Pins and Needles.  I am sharing all my videos in audio format here for you to listen

EASY wrap top. Raising the neckline. Serenity Sweater (Love Notions). Fun sewing!

Hi Sewing friends, My name is Karina from the YouTube sewing channel and blog Lifting Pins and Needles.  I am sharing all my videos in audio format here for you to listen

EASIER HONG KONG FINISH & joining bias tape. Suraya Jacket (Sew Over it). Pattern Review. I won't sew this again.

Hi Sewing friends, My name is Karina from the YouTube sewing channel and blog Lifting Pins and Needles.  I am sharing all my videos in audio format here for you to listen