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These patterns caught my eye during a trip to @joa

Yo, princess seams are the sh!t. For realz. (Imagi

Yo, princess seams are the sh!t. For realz. (Imagine hearing that in the voice of Jesse Pinkman. (I recently finished watching "Breaking Bad," sorry not sorry).)
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But seriously, though. If you need to make a fit adjustment to the FRONT of a bodice (shirt, dress, etc.), you want a princess seam.
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A princess seam lets you fiddle with fit EXACTLY where you're running into challenges accommodating body volume (for the front, that's usually tum and ta-tas).
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Did you know that you can transform🪄 any darts into a princess seam? Yup-a-roo.
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Should you be interested in learning this pattern (witch)craft, hustle over to Die Blog (link in bio). There are illustrations; it's easier than it sounds, I promise!
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Do you have many garments with princess seams in your wardrobe?
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Hey look, it's another tuxedo pet who likes to sit

Hey look, it's another tuxedo pet who likes to sit on my sewing patterns. Can't let the doggo have all the fun, can you, Mrs. Mimi Whiskers?
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Believe it or not, Mimi has a sewing history.
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Pic 2: Mimi provides direction at the sewing machine.
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Pic 3: Mimi models a piece of fabric she snatched from my scrap pile. She literally dragged it around the house and brought it to me to play fetch with. (BTW I did take the scarf off her post photo, because it was a choking hazard. 🙀)
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Pic 4: Mimi is not amused by the Mimi-clone pillow I sewed. I mean, it looks EXACTLY like her. (I found the pillow pattern on Etsy.)
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Which pet supervises your sewing practice?
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Yes, you CAN build the sewing table of your dreams

Yes, you CAN build the sewing table of your dreams! 🔨
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There are many plans (free and paid) out there on the interwebs for building your own sewing table.
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This lil' checklist can help you evaluate those table options so you get the right one for your unique sewing practice. 👏😊
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Aaannnddd... should you want even more insight on choosing a plan for a DIY sewing table, you're invited to La Blog (link in bio) to check out the full article: "Sewing Table DIY: How to Choose the Right Plan."
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Would you dare to build a sewing table? Or does your drive to make stop at sewing fab clothes? (No shade if it does - I didn't make my own sewing table, and I don't regret my decision.)
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When was the last time you went to @joann_stores t

When was the last time you went to @joann_stores to just have a wander?
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I had a goal-less wander around Joann recently, and I wanted to share with you some fabric that caught my eye.
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Pic 1: A faux orange sherpa situation. This rainbow plaid looks SO MUCH LIKE @robertkaufman Mammoth flannel in the Durango colorway (which I know because I sewed a dress in it). This fabric had a high squish factor.
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Pic 2: Mushroom flannel. Lots of mushrooms at JA overall. I love this print and wanted to buy a couple of yards only for the purpose of sewing pajama pants. I'm basic.
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Pic 3: Moth flannel. This captured my attention because it reminded me of a @tulapink print. (In case you don't know Tula Pink designs fabric primarily for quilting.) Anyhoo, check out Pink's "De La Luna" collection to see the moth-y-ness.
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Which fabric is your fave? Have you spotted anything cool at Joann lately?
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Hi, when was the last time you took pictures of yo

Hi, when was the last time you took pictures of yourself in your unmentionables?
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WAIT, DON'T SCROLL AWAY, PLEASE!
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I'll go first. It was less than a month ago, and it was for a good cause - to create a personalized croqui (body outline) for testing sewing patterns.
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Check out the bio link for a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a body template for your totes gorgeous body. It's a super easy! It uses free software! You won't regret it!
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Have you dabbled in fashion illustration to test sewing patterns of interest?
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Sewing friends, get this book from the library ASA

Sewing friends, get this book from the library ASAP! The illustrations are GORGEOUS and definitely will get your creative juices flowing.
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Which lewk is your favorite? I kinda adore the jacket, but they're all covetable.
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I tested three recipes for DIY fabric stiffeners -

I tested three recipes for DIY fabric stiffeners - just for you, my sewing sweethearts. The results of the experiment, including a video where you can SEE 👀 how each stiffener works on rayon, are available on La Blog via the bio link.
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Leave a comment with which DIY fabric stiffener recipe are you most inclined to try.
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Hubs and I built a platform to raise my sewing roo

Hubs and I built a platform to raise my sewing room desk to counter height. Now cutting fabric is A LOT easier on my back and neck - I should have done this ages ago!
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What sewing space upgrade have you been putting off? Share so I can hype you up!
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Sewists, I hope you're not sleeping on using pinki

Sewists, I hope you're not sleeping on using pinking shears! Pinking shears are the fastest way to finish raw edges, bar none. Check the bio link for a deep dive on how to keep pinking shears working flawlessly.
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Leave a ✂️ in a comment if you'll try at least one of these pinking shears maintenance tips.
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