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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 remember the frayed strands from the torn cotton hair rollers getting tangled in my…
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 is all about necklines. I will be showing you how to take the neckline from one pattern, and put it on the bodice from…
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: mashing sleeves! Have you ever wanted to take the sleeves from one pattern and put them on the bodice from another…
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 stadium bag, when made with clear vinyl, a minimal carryall for a day out and about, or…
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 the right side. Often, a tutorial will instruct you to topstitch it, or hand sew it closed with an…
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 will create a case that will fit a standard rolled yoga mat and will have…
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 and Lu Facebook group, and it got me wondering… what are some sewing goals our testers and…
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 book bag, for travel…. The uses are endless! Totes are simple to make, and also make amazing gifts. Today I…
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 looks to highlight some of our favorite things to celebrate. We presented our testers with four categories, and…
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 includes… Patterns drafted for knit fabrics will be shown in pink. Patterns drafted for woven…
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 even more polished seam allowance. Today I am going to show you two alternative methods for finishing a woven seam…
Do you have a favorite trick you use when you sew to make your work cleaner, faster, easier, etc? Once you have been sewing for a while you tend to figure out some hacks along the way to speed up your work, simplify it, or get prettier results. We asked our amazing tester group what…
Hi, it’s Josie here! I absolutely fell in love with the Swan Wrap Sweater the first (and second…and third…) time I sewed it up. The beautiful silhouette and wrap style construction inspired me to sew it into a wrap dress and today I am going to show how you can too! Preparation Before sewing your…
It’s October, and that means we are busy sewing COSTUMES! Halloween is a fun time to really get creative with sewing. Hacking and mashing and modifying patterns to get that perfect look for a Halloween costume is a fun challenge every year. Whether you are sewing up a costume for a princess or pirate, an…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hello friends! Megan from Lottie Dottie Customs here. Do you hate doing buttons? Does your sewing machine tear up your fabric every time you try to make a buttonhole? Or maybe you worry your baby will get a hold of the button and chew on it. Or maybe you just really like snaps! Well, whatever…
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’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…
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…
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! Jackie here and today I’m going to be sharing my love of clothing capsules with you! One of my favorite things to make for my kiddos with each season change is a clothing capsule. It makes getting dressed quick and easy! I typically make each capsule with anywhere from 5 to 10 pieces to…
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…
If there is one thing I love, it’s a good pattern hack! Today I’m going to explain how I turned the gorgeous Periwinkle dress pattern into a swim top! I was searching for the perfect swimsuit pattern for my daughter but just couldn’t find one that I knew she would love. So I started looking…
Hey friends!Today is my stop on the Riley Blake Designs Water Mark Project Tour! Water Mark is a brand new collection by Tammie Green and is inspired by Tammie’s long-time passion for batik silk painting and shibori dyeing techniques. The color palette features saltwater blues and sandy natural tones in hopes to inspire calmness and…
I’m so excited to kick off week 1 of Season 23 on Project Run and Play! When you’re done here, make sure you head over to the Project Run and Play blog to cast your votes. I was so excited when I learned this weeks theme for Project Run and Play, analogous colors. The thoughts…
Hello my lovely sewist friends! Welcome to my stop on the Rhapsody Project Tour! I am so excited be part of this tour and to share with you my creation! Rhapsody is a collection by the talented Sedef Imer of Down Grapevine Lane for Riley Blake Designs. As you can see, these fabrics are incredible,…
How to choose a sewing machine needle can be a confusing task. Are you tired of broken needles or thread, skipped stitches, and a less than perfect finish to your sewing projects? Believe me, I get it, we’ve all been there. Today I’m going to guide you through how to choose the correct needle for…