Trending now . . .

Lately we’ve been seeing a lot of matching top and short sets. It’s an updated and more grown up version of the romper, and we’re looking forward to making our own versions of this trend. I actually stumbled accidentally into this trend when my Tilly and the Buttons Bettine/Marigold mashup took a wrong turn because… Read more

Kalle Shirtdress Roundup

For those of you who are following #sewmystyle2018 on Instagram or Facebook, you know that March’s pattern was the Kalle Shirt and Dress by Closet Case Patterns. Since this pattern was named after Kalle, this pattern is extra special to us here at Stitch. And between all the shop girls we’ve made quite a few different… Read more

Maker’s Tote

The Maker’s Tote by Noodlehead has been in my “need to make” queue for quite a while, and I finally chose some fabrics and tackled it. I’m quite pleased with the results. This is the larger size, which is perfect for sewing projects and tools. I want to make another one in the smaller size… Read more

Sunny Dress

Pattern: Sunny Dress by Friday Pattern Co. Fabric: Bamboo/Cotton French Terry Size sewn: XL, with adjustments to the upper body Difficulty: beginner, easy construction, and assuming you have an extra pair of hands for pin fitting, a good fit is fairly easy to achieve as well Changes made to pattern: adjusted shoulder angle, shortened sleeves,… Read more

Year End Sale

It’s nearly the end of the year, and that means inventory time…but we’d much rather send it home with you than count it! So…if you buy more, you save more! buy 1, save 10% buy 2, save 20% buy 3, save 30% What does this mean? If you buy one pattern, you save 10%. But,… Read more

Key Fob Wristlet Tutorial

We know you tend to be doing all of the things all of the time, just like we are. When you’ve got your hands full, this Key Fob Wristlet really comes in handy (see what I did there?). This is a quick and satisfying project, and makes a great gift. We hope you enjoy making… Read more

Selfless Sewing Series

I remember the Christmas as a little girl that I received a Cabbage Patch Doll. She had long brown hair, just like me, and she came with a little birth certificate identifying her name as Tabitha. We didn’t always get the most popular toys because there were a lot of us in my family and my… Read more

Must Make Monday 08.14

Remember last week when I indulged in my fall sweater fantasy? Turns out, it’s still August. Bummer. Also, despite what people may say, it doesn’t cool off a whole lot around here after Labor Day. If it’s crisp, chilly air you crave, you should set your sights on Thanksgiving. If you’re new to the DMV… Read more

Sidewalk Sale 8/12 & 8/13

Join us this weekend for Alexandria’s 8th Annual Sidewalk Sale – we will be having our sale inside the shop, to escape the heat! Some highlights from our sale are listed below…   See you this weekend!

Must Make Monday 08.06

Welcome back to Must Make Monday! I don’t know about you, but as soon as August hits I start dreaming of fall. Truth be told, I dream about fall all summer long. Summer is my least favorite season. I know, I’m weird. But I digress. If you’ve been in either of our shops lately, you’ve… Read more