A collection of my sewing makes.
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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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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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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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In the latest WIP, you’ll go behind the scenes of Riva jumpsuit construction. […]
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As I sit down to write this post about the Fibre Mood Riva jumpsuit, I’m struggling to keep things positive. My Riva jumpsuit turned out cute, but the path to completion had me shaking my head in disbelief. […]
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Do you know about “Boundless Style,” the dressmaking book from Victory Patterns? If you don’t, you should, and I hope this lovely maxi dress spurs you to check it out. […]
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Hello, my name is Erin, and I’m addicted to cardigans. It’s been less than a week since my last cardigan, and I never plan to stop. […]
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Do you live for cozy sweaters but don’t knit? Then Simplicity 8738 is the jumper for you! With Simplicity 8738, you can take ANY sweater-y knit and turn it into the snuggly pullover of your dreams, no knitting needles required. […]
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So, what is left to be said about Ginger jeans? This pattern has been out for a few years now, and there are almost 14,000 #gingerjeans tags on Instagram. Like, what am I going to say? […]