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DIY Almada Robe by Seamwork Magazine
Hi guys! I’m back with another Seamwork pattern. I finished this little beauty a few months ago and I’m just now getting around to sharing it. It was love at first site when I saw this robe in the...
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DIY Lounge Bras - Four Patterns Reviewed
Last year I never would have guessed that I’d be making jeans AND bras this year. But once you get started it’s not so hard. And when it coms to bra-making, it’s actually kind of addicting. One of the...
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DIY Strappy Romper Refashion
I’ve been making a regular habit of evaluating my closet and weeding out the things that are not used. It helps keep the space under control and helps me figure out what new makes I need and what’s...
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DIY Oversized Sweatshirt – Catrin by Schnittchen
A couple months ago the lovely people at Schnittchen patterns asked me if I'd like to try out one of their patterns. They have so many interesting pattern designs that I had a hard time choosing one....
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Let's talk about WIPs
Ah the WIP. A person’s WIP tendencies say so much about one’s personality doesn’t it? Over the last few years, I was able to streamline my pile of WIPs to a very short manageable list. I started by...
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DIY Extra Long Leggings – Virginia Leggings pattern review
I’ve made leggings a few times before using a pattern that I drafted myself. They are great but not perfect. I learned some things from those makes. Firstly, that leggings are very, very quick to sew....
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Five Fall Sewing Patterns for a Classic Wardrobe
With the change of seasons I inevitably think about what I’d like to be wearing in the coming months. Living in Los Angeles, it does tend to be almost the same weather all year long. Despite the...
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How to DIY Cropped Sailor Pants
One of the biggest trends for Fall is the cropped flared pants. I have yet to try out this style but I am intrigued. I like that it’s a little narrower than the traditional culotte which I find can be...
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5 Tips for Better Pressing
Every sewist knows that the sewing machine is your number one bff. But did you know that the iron is your close #2? Yes! Almost as important as stitching is pressing. A proper press can mean the...
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DIY Luau Racerback Tank - Review of the Rumi Tank pattern
The racerback silhouette has become a staple in my wardrobe over the last few years. There's really no better way to show off all those push ups and lat pulls than a racerback top. So of course when...
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Moodboard – Fall Fashion
The change of season is always a good excuse to reevaluate one’s wardrobe and buy (or make!) something new. This season, I’m looking to add lots of easy to wear separates to my wardrobe. Things that...
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DIY Tutorial – Clear Vinyl Zippered Pouch
A few years ago I ended up with a bunch of clear vinyl material and it's just been sitting in my closet ever since. I couldn't bear to throw it out because I knew that one day I'd find a use for it....
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DIY Seersucker Spring Shorts
This seersucker shorts are my last official summer make. In the warmer months, shorts are one of my favorite garments to wear on days when I don't go to the office. And if I'm going to be lounging...
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DIY Outfit – Cropped Wrap Pants
I love when a new silhouette hits the fashion scene, especially when it's pants. Culottes? Flares? I'm totally there. So when I started seeing wrap pants, I instantly fell in love. I love that they...
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Style Maker Fabrics Fall Tour - Driftless Cardigan and Nehalem Pants
I was so honored and thrilled when Michelle asked me to take part in the Style Maker Fabrics Fall blog tour. It’s an amazing group of sewists she has assembled and the fabric we had to choose from was...
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Let's talk About WIP's – What I sewed in September
Doesn’t it seem like October really snuck up on us? September was a very busy month for me and I’m fortunately feeling more focused with my projects, much better than last month to be honest. Phew! My...
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DIY Kimono Sleeve Dress - Review of the Tea House Dress pattern
Looking back, I think it was the cover shot that sold me on the Tea House Dress pattern. It goes without saying that the model looks just beautiful but I was equally struck by the red fabric. It...
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DIY Plaid Cross Back Dress
I'm not quite sure where I first saw Butterick B6351. Maybe Instagram? But I do know that it was immediate love. I noted the pattern number and at the first Joann's pattern sale (sad but true) I...
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The Colette Sewing Planner
Even though I'm a rather messy, creative type, I do love organizing. My buttons are sorted by color into little bins, My bias tape is folded and stored in rainbow order. My fabric is neatly folded and...
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10 Fall/Winter Dresses – Sewing Pattern Roundup
While many dresses can be worn throughout the year, the fall/winter dress is distinct in a few ways. It preferably has sleeves and a little more coverage than your summer sundresses. It also needs to...
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