Category: sewing patterns
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Sewing Project: Altering Blackout Curtains
It was interesting to have something new come my way! I was asked to alter a LARGE blackout curtain panel to fit a large window the full length and width of a front door. Luckily the one panel blackout curtain was larger than the front door window, so all it took was a bit of…
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I Finally Finished My Jeans After Two Years!
This time it was my jeans!!! They were cut out of a black denim in 2019. I can’t remember what type of denim it was or where I purchased it. Sorry! That was so long ago! I do know that I used Vogue 8774, which I have used many times successfully. I made them from…
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Choosing the Right Knit Fabrics for Yoga Pants?
Yes! I am doing quite well this year, so far! Part of my #makenine2019 challenge was some casual yoga-type pants. This seemed to become more urgent on the list, as I wore out most of my yoga pants during 2020 – the year of “Casual Wear”. As usual, I didn’t use the pattern I first…
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Creative Tips for Sewing T-Shirts with Knit Fabric
I have been watching the talented sewists over on Instagram take part in the #magamsewalong organized by @suestoney and @sewing_in_spain and their other monthly guests. I think I have been watching ever since the birth of the #magamsewalong! Of course, I always want to join in the fun so I was quite pleased when the…
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2021 Sewing Plans: Tackling UFOs and Stash Busting
I guarantee you that there is always a lot of wonderful planning on my part the beginning of every year! This year I plan on finishing this #makenine. Of course, I have said this before, more specifically January of 2019 here! when I posted THE EXACT SAME #makenine PHOTO. This is how much I accomplished in…
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My Designin’ December … and a few more!
In addition to the previous entries posted here and here and here and here, I would like to show you a few more! On Instagram @sewmuchtodesign was inspired by a jacket by Maisie Wilen, a top by Arket and pants by Free People! Also on Instagram @dezignsby was inspired by Isabel Marant to knit her own sweater…
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A Few More Designin’ December 2020 Sewing Challengers!
In addition to the previous entries posted here and here and here, we have some more Designin’ December Sewing Challengers to share with you! On Instagram @sewitupbuttercup, who sewed a Designer Copy of this Diane von Furstenberg Original. @tremayne396 who sewed a Designer Copy of this Stella Jean Creation. @jane.sews with her Designer Copy of this Emily…
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More Designin’ December 2020 Sewing Challengers!
In addition to the previous entries posted here and here, we have had quite a few talented sewists complete their Designer Copies! Let me introduce ….. On Instagram @steelyseamstress posted her inspiration, this Designer Original from Issey Miyake 2016 Cruise collection. Check out her blog, Steely Seamstress, here for more details! From our Designin’ December…