A few weeks ago I made a "Paris Skirt" with front hip pockets. I took photos along the way, but most of them were blurred. I had planned to sew up another one this week but was short about another 1/4 yd. of fabric for the pockets. So instead, I made illustrated instructions for adding pockets to ...
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The Retro Rucksack is here!
I'm so excited to release my new pattern today–the Retro Rucksack!
UPDATE: This pattern has been fully updated and redesigned in 2020!
I've been testing and tweaking this bag for many weeks. My pattern testers were amazingly patient and helpful. I am very grateful for all of their questions ...
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A Caroline Party Dress in Seersucker
There were so many great patterns in Pattern Parcel #2. I made the Celestial Tee and Hosh Pants from from the pattern bundle, but I loved all of the beautiful dresses that I saw many of the other bloggers making from the Caroline Party Dress pattern.
My 7 year old daughter grew out of most of ...
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Perfect Pattern Parcel #2 (Celestial Tee and Hosh Pants)
Remember the post I wrote about independent pattern designers a couple of weeks ago? I mentioned a new project called Perfect Pattern Parcel that bundles and sells sewing patterns from indie designers. The pattern bundles are only available for a limited time and part of the proceeds go to an ...
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Be Strong and Courageous Embroidery
A few months ago I stumbled upon Mollie Johanson's blog, Wild Olive. It is full of fun little crafts and pretty embroidery patterns.
I saved my favorite project—an embroidery pattern for a Bible verse from Joshua. "Be strong and courageous...for the Lord your God is with you wherever you ...
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Stretch Knit Headband (a FREE Mini Pattern)
If you liked the stretch knit headband tutorial, check out this free mini pattern download I created!
This gives you a chance to preview my pattern layout and design before purchasing one of the full-size patterns. The headband doesn't include any pattern pieces like the bigger projects, but you ...
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