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Sew a Sunglasses Case with Scraps & Kantha Stitching

Summertime means sunglasses! I usually have mine on my head, but sometimes I want to throw them in my bag with a layer of protection. This sunglasses case is a great way to use up scraps and practice some kantha stitching. (Kantha is just a fancy word for Indian style running stitches and they don't ...
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Chambray Ogden Cami

Sewing

Another Ogden Cami...this time in scraps of chambray from my Marigold Dress. I think I only had about a yard left, but I was able to cut out a size 4 with no problems. (You may have noticed it in my previous post about the wide-leg rayon pants...) I already reviewed the pattern in my Rayon ...
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How to Make Wide-Leg Rayon Pants with the Parkside Shorts Pattern

Sewing

A couple of weeks ago, I tried on some black and white wide-leg rayon pants in the store and loved them. I couldn't bring myself to pay $40 for thin, cheap fabric and less than perfect pattern matching and construction though. Don't we all do that? How many times do we leave things behind because we ...
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Striped Knit Dance Dresses

Sewing

This year, my oldest daughter started taking ballet lessons. As with most girls their age, our daughters love to put on "shows" and regularly choreograph dances for us. They've been practicing a dance for our family reunion talent show for weeks and requested matching dance dresses. I used a striped ...
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Rayon Ogden Cami Dress

Sewing

I've been eyeing this beautiful Treasured Kermes print by April Rhodes since it was released. Blue and red are my go-to colors for both clothes and decor (as you can see from the colors in my kitchen). Every garment I've seen in this fabric is gorgeous. Last week I needed a more fabric to fill up my ...
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Free Mother’s Day Embroidery Pattern

Embroidery

Today I have a free Mother's Day embroidery pattern for you! It says "I'm so thankful you're my mom," which really means you can give it to your mom any time of year. It would also make a sweet birthday gift or thank you gift (because you can always thank your mom for being awesome!). But Mother's ...
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Marigold Dress in Chambray

Pattern Review· Sewing

Back in January, I discovered the Marigold Dress pattern by Blank Slate patterns. I was familiar with Blank Slate before, but it's not one of my go-to pattern companies. I had seen the Marigold before, but it was Abbey's short-sleeved chambray version that grabbed my attention. (This post ...
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Waxed Canvas & Leather Zipper Bag

Pattern Review· Sewing

Last year I made a waxed canvas zipper bag for my 12-year-old son's birthday. My husband mentioned (more than a couple of times) how nice it was. I got the hint, and he got one for Christmas. (This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no cost to you. ...
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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

Sew a Sunglasses Case with Scraps & Kantha Stitching

Chambray Ogden Cami

How to Make Wide-Leg Rayon Pants with the Parkside Shorts Pattern

Striped Knit Dance Dresses

Rayon Ogden Cami Dress

Free Mother’s Day Embroidery Pattern

Marigold Dress in Chambray

Waxed Canvas & Leather Zipper Bag

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