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A serger is an invaluable tool when it comes to sewing garments. A serger makes sewing knit fabrics a breeze and allows you to finish the raw edges of woven fabrics for a professional finish. But what do you do with those thread tails that are the result of every serged seam? There are actually…
Looking for a perfect scrapbuster for tulle? How about a tulle flower? Have you ever made a gorgeous fluffy skirt out of layers of tulle circle skirts, and found yourself with a pile of circular tulle scraps leftover? I recently made the stunning new Sirena mermaid dress, and ended with a stack of tulle circles,…
If you love sewing knit patterns, but don’t own a cover stitch machine, you likely do a lot of hemming on your sewing machine. But did you know hemming knits with a serger is also a possibility? Using a blind hem technique, you can sew a nice barely-visible hem or a decorative hem using just…
August is here and that means sewing for school is in full swing! There are so many great patterns for back to school sewing, and today we are going to take a look at some of our favorites! There are so many great patterns for back to school sewing, and choosing the right ones for…
Boo and Lu currently offers three awesome shorts patterns- Dandelion, Peach, and Rowan. Each is a great pattern with unique details and options. Today, I will be giving you a B&L shorts comparison, showing you exactly what makes each of the patterns special, to help you find the perfect shorts for each of your projects….
Have you ever sewn a gorgeous garment and wanted to take pictures of it to show it off? Maybe you’d like to get better pictures of your children or yourself in the beautiful clothes you sew? Today, we’re going to go over some photography tips for sewing, to help you get the best photos you…
June 13 is National Sewing Machine Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun, free, and easy sewing project? Today I am going to share a DIY pattern weight tutorial with you. What are pattern weights? Pattern weights are small weights used to hold pattern paper still on fabric in place of…
Did you know that the third Sunday of May each year is celebrated as World Baking Day? And what better way to celebrate than by sewing up an adorable apron! The Gingerbread Apron pattern has three size options, two neckline options, beautiful crossing back straps, and is completely FREE! Today, I am going to show…
Summer is here and it’s time to break out the sewing machine and start stitching up some fun and fresh outfits! Boo and Lu has some amazing sewing patterns that are perfect for the warmer months. From dresses and tops, to rompers and shorts, here are some of my favorite patterns for summer. I really…
Earth Day is approaching, which got us thinking about sewing sustainably. There are lots of ways you can think about adding sustainability into your sewing, but today we’re talking about our two favorite ways to do that: preserving paper during the pattern cutting process and creating upcycled projects by reusing old materials to make new…
When we talk about fabric, we typically break it into two categories: knits and wovens. We talked all about knit fabrics in our Knit Fabric 101 post. Today we are doing Woven Fabric 101 and talking all about various types of woven fabrics and their ideal uses. While knit fabrics are primarily used for making…
The Lilac Dress and Leotard pattern is one of our absolute favorites. It is a staple knit pattern that can be a dress or leotard and comes chock full of options. With so many choices, you can sew many Lilacs with each one being a little bit different! Lilac is a perennial fan favorite, in…
Hey there! It’s Jackie with Pritchard Stitches. Today I’m going to go over different kinds of knit fabrics that are great for using with different Boo and Lu patterns. Knit Fabric Basics For most fabrics, the weight, content, and stretch percentages will vary. You will always want to check these in the descriptions before purchasing…
One of the best things about sewing is seeing something at a store, or online, or on Pinterest, and thinking, “I can make that!” With so many amazing Boo and Lu patterns to choose from, you can see a retail item and try to sew your own version of it yourself! A few of the…
It’s February, which means we’re all about the hearts! Today I have a FREE heart zipper purse pattern for you! This darling heart-shaped bag is fully lined, great for scrap busting, and it also comes with three different strap options. You can make this purse as a shoulder purse, a waist pouch, or wristlet! The…
One of my favorite things to do is mash multiple awesome Boo and Lu patterns together to get entirely new looks. My five-year-old loves long dresses and asked me to make her one, and I loved the idea of making a tiered maxi skirt, so I hacked the beautiful Azalea skirt to make one. For…
Happy New Year! The start of a new year always brings with it the feeling of being able to tackle new projects, learn new skills, and generally crush anything you put your mind to. For sewists, it’s also a great time for setting sewing goals, and planning out projects. Your goals might be geared toward…
It is gift-giving season, which also means it is gift-wrapping season! Did you know that fabric makes a wonderful reusable wrapping paper? You can have several pieces of fabric to wrap gifts for people in your home and reuse year after year. You can also gift it, and for the fabric use tea towels, linen…
It’s gift-giving season! Do you have a friend who loves to sew and you’d like to give them a sewing gift? Do you have family or friends asking you for ideas of what to give YOU for the holidays? Well, we are here with a list of some of the things our admin and tester…
If there’s one thing that can take a special occasion dress to show-stopper status, it is adding horsehair braid to the hem. Hemming with horsehair braid is fairly simple, but the effect is incredible! Today I will be showing you how I used this hemming method to make Winterberry with an extra special double skirt….
Do you love the look of a collared shirt and yet find yourself not making many? Is it the time it takes to do the placket? The precision in getting the collar stand just right? Your child complaining that he or she would rather just wear a sweatshirt? I felt all of those things, and…
Once the weather starts getting a bit colder, one of the first things I want to do is start baking. There’s just something about being in a cozy kitchen with music playing and the smell of spices and sugar wafting from the oven. To my delight, this year I have a brand new apron pattern…
Hey there! Today we are sharing something a little different but that is very close to our hearts. During Halloween have you ever seen painted purple pumpkins and wonder what they were for? Well, they are a part of the Purple Pumpkin Project (https://www.epilepsy.com/volunteer/fundraising/purple-pumpkin-project) and are a way to help start a conversation about epilepsy….
Cute or creepy, sweet or spooky, it’s… BOO! and Lu’s Halloween Costume Showcase! Our amazing testers have created a variety of looks using Boo and Lu patterns to give you inspiration for all your costume sewing. Whether your little one wants to dress up as something sweet or spooky, a character or career, an animal…
If there’s one thing I love on a knit dress, it’s ruffles! My girls love ruffles of all kinds on their dresses too, and lucky for us Boo and Lu has tons of gorgeous ruffled knit dresses. I know sometimes in can feel intimidating to gather all that knit fabric into ruffles, but that’s where…
Hello, it’s Emily here, and today I’m going to show you a quick and easy halter hack using the Snapdragon dress and romper pattern! I love this hack for a quick romper/dress with very little adjustments. Cutting 1. First you’ll cut the Snapdragon front, skirt, and straps (you can do thick or thin, for this…
The school year is starting, and for many of us it means packing lunches every day. Even on days with no school, we are constantly taking little snacks with us to the park or zoo or pool. This year I really wanted to pack my kids’ food using as many reusable bags and containers as…
Nothing screams summer quite like tie-dye… Something about a tie-dyed shirt always takes my mind to summer camps and running around with friends. Whether classic rainbow tie dye is your style, or you like a modern monochromatic look, tie-dyed fabric is always fun. If you’re looking for an interesting new technique for dyeing fabric, ice…
Have you seen the gorgeous new Plumeria pattern? It has quickly become a staple in our house- it makes the perfect little summer dress or top. Plumeria is made using binding, and if you are new to binding (or just need a little help perfecting your binding) you may feel intimidated by this technique. But…
Hey friends! Today I’m going to show you how I mashed Snapdragon and Lokelani to make this fun romper! There is nothing that my kids love more than rompers, so I wanted the gorgeous back of Snapdragon, but in romper form for older girls that sized out of the bubble. That’s where Lokelani came in…