With a new baby in the house, I'm back to trying all of the new baby patterns and fabrics. I can't believe how many new things there are in 5 years! It was the same with maternity patterns...the sewing industry just keeps expanding and new independent designers and shops are popping up every ...
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Black Matcha Top
I'm back to sewing after a few months of low energy at the end of my pregnancy. It's been almost 4 weeks since our new little one arrived, and I'm short on clothes that fit! I bought the Matcha Top pattern (from Sew Liberated) a few weeks ago, knowing it would be great to hide the postpartum mom ...
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Shibori Indigo Dyed Napkins
Last week, I shared a zipper pouch that I made using the shibori indigo fabric I dyed. We also dyed a bunch of other things, including some cloth napkins and fabric yardage. Once the dye is mixed, you can use it for several yards of fabric, so we tried to get as much use out of it as ...
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Shibori Indigo Dyed Zipper Pouch
Today I'm joining some friends in a shibori indigo blog tour! Last weekend, we spent some time experimenting with indigo dye as a fun family project. The dye makes a gorgeous blue color, and it's made from natural, plant-based materials. I used some of the fabric I dyed to make a shibori indigo ...
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How to Sew a Sling for a Broken Arm
Earlier this week, my 7-year-old daughter fell on the driveway while playing and broke her wrist. A couple of years ago, my other daughter broke her wrist falling off a swing. Thankfully, broken arms heal...so why not have some fun with the sling while it's healing?
The hospital issued slings ...
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Sewing a Rumi Tank for Maternity
With all of the great basic knit sewing patterns that indie designers are putting out, I've had a much easier time making maternity clothes for myself this time around. A couple of weeks ago I made a Lodo Dress (which has gotten a lot of wear!). But these Rumi Tanks for maternity are the easiest ...
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Lodo Dress for Maternity
So, I'm about 6 months pregnant and have been working on some maternity sewing for summer. We have very few maternity store options in town. I'm able to get basic jeans and solid colored t-shirts, but that's about it. If I want anything with printed fabric, interesting styles, or quality ...
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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
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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