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Say howdy to Cass, a free T-shirt pattern with beyond-basic style! This easy-to-sew wardrobe staple is destined for tried-and-true status in your sewing practice. […]
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Flat pattern measuring lets you sew a better-fitting garment faster. You can make significant fit improvements to a me-made garment via flat pattern measuring without touching a fiber of fabric. Yes, flat pattern measuring takes a bit of time upfront. But, I’d rather measure sewing pattern pieces and make a few preliminary fit adjustments than […]
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A DIY dress form is a game-changing sewing investment. My custom-fit dress form, which is made of fabric — not duct tape! — and is fully pinnable, helped me learn how to drape, and let me design a sewing pattern for plus-sized bodies. […]
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The Lola sweater dress from Victory Patterns is inspired by your favorite crewneck sweatshirt. Except Lola has style and feminine wiles for miles. […]
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A bust adjustment on T-shirts is worth the effort, and it’s not as intimidating as you might think. You’ll end up with a supremely better-fitting knit shirt, and you’ll feel like an absolute boss for understanding how to execute a full bust adjustment with no darts. This post covers how to do a full bust […]
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Mastering how to sew a knit neckband is one of those sewing skills that makes you feel like a boss, along with inserting a zipper and clean topstitching. If you can sew a stretch neckband, you’ll always have something to wear, whether it’s a T-shirt, sweatshirt, or knit dress. It’s that chestnut about teach a […]
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After more than a year of labor, I finally finished my first self-drafted sewing pattern — a pair of fancy flannel pajamas. Let the slumber party begin! […]
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This is a historic moment, and I wanted to document a day in my sewing life. I’m sewing face masks for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. […]
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This week I was supposed to be in New York state for Camp Workroom Social. […]
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Hello again, my sewing doves. As I mentioned last week, I’m home with my husband, Mark, and our sons (5 and 8). Finding a good schedule for everyone has been a challenge, which is why Sie Macht work has been light. This doesn’t mean, however, that I’ve stopped thinking about sewing! (Like, is that even […]