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Should You Learn to Sew : 4 Things You Should Know

I've been sewing for many years and one of the things I hear frequently from my friends is, "I should really learn to sew." And usually they seem to feel guilty about not sewing. A lot of times I wonder if these friends would really even enjoy sewing. I wonder if they understand all of the detail ...
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2 Noodlehead Trail Totes

Pattern Review· Sewing

Do you follow Anna at Noodlehead? She recently released a another free pattern called the Trail Tote. It's a simple cross-body bag, easy enough for a beginner bag maker. (You could even skip the zipper to make easier.) For an experienced sewist, it's a quick afternoon sewing project. I ...
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Evelyn Handbag for Pattern Parcel #7

Pattern Review· Sewing

I just finished sharing several items from Pattern Parcel #6 and it's already time for Pattern Parcel #7! This is the last one for the year, but one that I was particularly excited to receive - bag patterns! Of course, I'd love to make them all...but with Christmas coming up, my gift sewing is ...
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2015 Tea Towel Calendar {Joy comes in the morning}

Fabric Design· Spoonflower

I've had a couple of people ask if I was making a new tea towel calendar design this year. With all of my sewing I almost forgot about it, but I managed to finish my design just in time! (The watermark won't be on the design.) Since most people hang the tea towel calendar on the wall (I ...
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20 Best Sashiko Embroidery Tutorials & Projects

Crafts· Embroidery· Tutorials

Recently I finished sewing a Zsayla blouse. It had a large yoke, perfect for embroidery. I looked at several beautiful embroidery patterns, but I really wanted something simple and clean. I had a seen a few Sashiko projects and decided to try this method of embroidery for my blouse. (Some links ...
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Embroidered Zsayla Top

Embroidery· Pattern Review· Sewing

This is my last project from Pattern Parcel #6... The Zsayla Top! It was the first thing I decided to make when I received the patterns. I love the loose, flowing shape. It reminds of something from Anthropologie. Their blouses often have beautiful embroidered details that make them look handmade ...
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Bronte Top for Pattern Parcel #6

Pattern Review· Sewing

Pattern Parcel #6 is my favorite parcel so far. I liked so many of the patterns that I've made 3 of them! I shared my Hudson pants a couple of days ago, and I've got 2 more tops to show you. This is the Bronte Top by Jennifer Lauren from the Pattern Parcel ladies bundle. It's a basic fitted ...
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Striped Bimaa Sweater with Kangaroo Pocket

Pattern Review· Sewing

I signed up for Kids' Clothes Week, but I haven't worked on sewing any clothes for my kids. Don't we always overestimate how much time we have to get things done? This morning I received a lovely gift—the new Bimaa Sweater pattern from Sarah at LouBee Clothing. I've had this striped sweatshirt ...
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Declutter Your Sewing Space & Supplies to Spark Creativity

Introducing the Flower City Potholders Sewing Pattern

How to Make a Waxed Canvas Gift Pouch

Should You Learn to Sew : 4 Things You Should Know

2 Noodlehead Trail Totes

Evelyn Handbag for Pattern Parcel #7

2015 Tea Towel Calendar {Joy comes in the morning}

20 Best Sashiko Embroidery Tutorials & Projects

Embroidered Zsayla Top

Bronte Top for Pattern Parcel #6

Striped Bimaa Sweater with Kangaroo Pocket

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