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True Bias Hudson Pants

Well, this is probably my favorite Pattern Parcel so far! The Hudson Pants have been on my list of things to sew since I started seeing them this summer. Now they are part of Pattern Parcel #6 and I have the chance to try the pattern and share my thoughts with you! How can you not love a pair of ...
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How to Alter the Waist on Men’s Pants

Sewing· Tutorials

Would you like to learn how to alter the waist on men's pants? One area of my sewing knowledge that I would like to work on is tailoring men's clothes. A while back, one of my husband's friends said something like, "Your wife sews. Can't she just make you a suit?" Umm...no. At least, not yet. ...
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Free Tablet Bag Tutorial at Sew Mama Sew

Sewing Patterns

Two exciting things to share today! I spent a lot of my summer writing sewing patterns for publication. After a few months of keeping secrets, I can finally share some of them! Today I have a free tablet bag tutorial on Sew Mama Sew. This is a beginner level bag—no zippers or complicated ...
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Embroidered Autumn Leaves Garland

Crafts· Embroidery· Holidays· Tutorials

The temperatures are finally dropping here, and we're enjoying the beginning of fall. Normally, it's November before I dig out the autumn crafts. This year, I'm a whole month ahead! (This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks!) My ...
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With Thanks to Colette Patterns

Pattern Review

I'm happy to tell you that the staff at Colette Patterns responded positively to constructive criticism of the digital Myrtle Dress pattern. I'd like to publicly thank them for eliminating 12 pages from the PDF file, making it a more manageable 40 pages to print. They said they take great care to ...
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How to Wax Canvas Fabric

Sewing Tips· Tutorials

Last week I sewed a men's messenger bag with waxed canvas fabric. Waxed canvas has the look of aged leather, but is much easier to sew. It's also water repellent and stain-resistant, which is great for items that will be used outside often. (Some links may be affiliate links, which means I ...
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Teal Myrtle Dress

Pattern Review· Sewing

I bought the Colette Myrtle Dress the week it was released (I think in August...), but just got around to sewing it. This is my first time sewing a Colette pattern. The fit is perfect and I love the finished dress, but I had one major issue with the pattern. I'll get to that in a few ...
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Autumn “Flirting the Issue” Skirt

Pattern Review· Sewing

I stumbled upon Anna Maria Horner's free "Flirting the Issue" skirt pattern a few weeks ago, and filed it away for later. As the temperature continues to fluctuate, I thought this skirt would be a good transitional piece. I chose this beautiful autumn colored rayon, which can be worn alone or ...
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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