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10 Sewing Patterns for Winter Warmth
I feel like I say this all the time but here I go again. Los Angeles is rarely cold and I hardly ever need a coat or bulky layers. Most of the time, just a scarf will do. But when it does get cold, as...
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DIY Pajama Bottoms – Review of the Sew Over It Ultimate Pyjamas
Los Angeles is pretty much summer weather for 10 months of the year so when those 2 months of winter show up it’s a tough adjustment. My wardrobe has plenty of me-made nighttime garments for the...
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15 Holiday Gifts for Sewists
Whether someone is a beginner or an advanced sewist, the holidays are the perfect time to indulge in extra special sewing accoutrements. Here are a few of my top picks, including some personal...
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Moodboard – Winter Warmth
My main priorities in winter are simple. I just want to be warm and hydrated. I wear layers of sweaters, pile blankets on the bed and run the humidifier as much as possible. Thick hand knitted socks...
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Tips for sewing your first button down
Sewing your first button down can be a little bit scary. There are so many steps and so many visible details. But if you break it down step by step it can actually be fun. Last week I shared some of...
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DIY Strappy Black Linen Dress – Review of the Acton Dress pattern
Back in September, Emily from In The Folds asked me if I'd like to review an advance copy of her new pattern the Acton Dress. We virtually met earlier this year when we did a little pattern exchange;...
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Sewing Tall – Connecting the Sewing Community
As sewists, we are more aware of the size, length and shape of our body parts than most people. We've measured our inseams, our back lengths and even from boob to boob. We've sewn things up and...
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DIY Outfit – Bootcut Overalls
As I mentioned in my 2016 recap, I fell in love with the bootcut style last year. Skinny jeans still play a major role in my wardrobe but the bootcut feels fresh and new. Combine the bootcut with...
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DIY Rib Knit Turtleneck. A review of the Toaster Sweater 1 sewing pattern.
It’s the first month of Sew My Style and I’m happy to be sharing my version of the Toaster Sweater with you today. Sew My Style is a really fun, year-long sewing project hosted by Bluebird Fabrics,...
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Moodboard – Holiday Party
The holiday party seems to always be chock full of parties which means lots of excuses to dress up and buy or make something new and sparkly. This year I'm really loving metallics mixed with neutral,...
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DIY Tutorial – How to Sew a Fabric Bow
Today I'm so excited to be sharing one of my favorite holiday sewing projects on the BERNINA We All Sew blog. Quick and fun to sew these bows can be used just about anywhere you like from gifts and...
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DIY Sequin Wrap Skirt
Most of the year I sew with neutral fabrics that are easy to mix and match and just all around comfortable and dare I say, sensible. But when the holidays come around, it’s time to celebrate and sew...
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DIY Navy Camisole – Review of the Ogden Cami pattern
The holiday season is the perfect time to sew something luxurious. To kick off the party, I made a sequin Nita Wrap Skirt and paired it with this camisole in a dreamy textured fabric. To make the...
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DIY Velvet Slip Dress – Catarina Dress by Seamwork
Last month I developed a slight obsession with velvet. I was seeing it everywhere in RTW for the holiday season and then Sara went and made this gorgeous dress. I not only wanted some velvet in my...
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Let's Talk About WIP's – What I Made in January
It feels particularly hard to write this month’s “works-in-progress” update. The news has been very distressing to me and also very distracting. As is usual in January, my freelance work was light so...
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15 Holiday Gifts for Sewists
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Let's Talk About WIP's - What I sewed in November
November was a whirlwind month. Between my birthday at the beginning of the month and Thanksgiving at the end, it always is a busy month but with this year's election, it was especially challenging. I...
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Moodboard – Casual Holidays
The last few weeks have gotten colder in LA and I've been enjoying cuddling up under blankets with big cups of tea and my knitting (knitting is always best in winter, isn't it?). I've pulled all my...
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DIY Funnel Neck Sweater – Toaster Sweater pattern review
Some garments start with a pattern, some with a flash of inspiration and some with the fabric. This garment falls squarely in the latter category. A few months ago, the lovely folks at The Fabric...
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DIY Navy Cap Sleeve Dress – Review of the Zadie Dress by Tilly & the Buttons
Today I’m really excited to share the Zadie Dress with you. This unique and cleverly designed dress from Tilly & the Buttons is super comfortable to wear yet still very polished. The pattern was...
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