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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We Love to Sew Gifts Review & Pencil Cup
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
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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