by Virginia | Mar 27, 2020 | patterns, sewing, tutorial
Hi there! Calling all sewers! We can help our healthcare workers by sewing these simple fabric face masks. These masks are used OVER the existing HEPA masks to make them last longer. Please check the description on the Youtube video for ideas where to send your...
by Virginia | Mar 21, 2020 | fabric, Gingercakesews, sewing, tutorial
Since we are all at home (staying safe and healthy I hope!), I wanted to think of some simple projects to create using the materials and tools we already have. If you have read my blog for awhile you know I want to sew things and teach sewing projects that use easy...
by Virginia | Mar 13, 2020 | Gingercakesews, Handmade Business, organizing, sewing
Tools are a hot topic with all of us who love sewing! It’s true that I am someone who prefers to keep things simple, but I do have a few favorite tools that were a small investment in my sewing. I made a short video on youtube describing the tools I use in the...
by Virginia | Mar 13, 2020 | Handmade Business, organizing
Have you ever heard of Kanban? Well if not, right now can be your most recent “ah ha!” moment because kanban is an incredibly simple and wonderful way to organize your work time. Kanban was originally developed by Toyota back in the 1950s as a way to...
by Virginia | Jan 31, 2020 | Gingercake PDF Sewing Patterns, Gingercakesews, patterns, pillows, sewing, toys
When I first started the Magical Unicorn Pattern, I was actually making a horse for my daughter. But then, of course, she wanted for the unicorn:) The “pony” is simply the unicorn pattern without the horn and printed at 75%. Easy! But I do want to tell...