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Sewing a Woven Girls Tank Top

I did some summer sewing for my growing preteen daughter this week. She's always loved my Wiksten Tanks and has asked for something like it several times. I haven't found a pattern like it in a preteen girl size. I'm sure one exists somewhere. Since it's a relatively easy shape though, I ...
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Waxed Canvas Gentleman’s Travel Case

Pattern Review· Sewing

My oldest boy turned 12 this month! Twelve is a big year around here. The boys count down the years until they are invited to attend the church men's retreat and be counted among the men. To celebrate, we bought him a few special manly gifts, but I also wanted to make him something. I waited until ...
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We Love to Sew Gifts Review & Pencil Cup

Book Reviews

For Christmas, I bought my 10-year-old daughter We Love to Sew Gifts, by Annabel Wrigley. I've been following Annabel's Instagram feed for a while now and I love the projects she does with the kids that come to her sewing studio. It's the right balance of modern style with fun details that little ...
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Butterfly Blouse Dress for Oliver + S

Sewing

Hooray! It's finally Spring! As I was sorting and planning my girls’ Spring wardrobes, I realized my youngest daughter could use a couple of dresses. I could have used a pattern I’ve already made, but where’s the fun in that? As I browsed through the Oliver + S pattern shop, looking for something ...
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Woven Hudson Pants & A Secret Revealed

Pattern Review· Sewing

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a few different sewing bloggers (ladies that I interact with on a regular basis), and realized that none of them knew I had 6 children! I always thought I had made that clear, but it made me wonder how many of my readers were missing that important detail about ...
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Penfield Pocket Tote Testers

Sewing· Sewing Patterns

Monday, I released the Penfield Pocket Tote pattern. I'm grateful to the many testers who provided feedback on this pattern. It's a volunteer job, and I so appreciate the time and effort these ladies put in to helping make this pattern the best it can be! I have a few to share with you today. ...
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Introducing the Penfield Pocket Tote

Sewing Patterns

Happy Monday! I've been working on a new pattern, and today it is finally ready! Introducing the Penfield Pocket Tote... It's an extra-large everyday tote, with lots of pockets, making it a versatile bag with room whatever you haul around. I designed the Penfield Pocket Tote with clean, ...
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Personalizing the North Pond Notebook Cover

Sewing

One of the things I love about the North Pond Notebook Cover pattern is that it can be personalized for almost anyone! For Christmas, I made 2 North Pond Notebook Covers, each with slight modifications and personalized fabric choices. My 14 year old sister and my 4 year old nephew each received ...
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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