We’re diving deep into one of my favorite topics today: beautiful types of seam finishes. Here’s the thing: at some point in your sewing journey, you’ll start wanting to make the insides of your projects as pretty as the outsides. It shouldn’t be your first sewing goal, but eventually dreams of bias bound seams will […]
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Today it’s all about how to sew a henley. If ever there’s a t-shirt style I keep coming back to, it’s the classic henley. The front placket gives you a chance to use some nice buttons which can add some detail to a plain t-shirt. And if you’re suddenly sweating over the thought of sewing
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I’m always looking for an excuse to use up good lace, and these lace cuffs are a great way! A basic t-shirt pattern is a blank canvas for so many things, and today I’m showing you how to add lace to the sleeves. It’s an easy DIY and a fun way to upgrade a simple
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For a long time I was anti capsule wardrobe. It always seemed so rigid to have X number of garments and accessories that you could combine into seemingly endless combinations. And then back in 2017 I found the fun that a handmade capsule wardrobe actually could be with wardrobe sudoku. You know all those times
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Curious about capsule wardrobes and what that has to do with you as a person who sews? This post is all about how to sew a capsule wardrobe. In the world of the KonMari method, capsule wardrobes have been gaining popularity. It’s easy to see the appeal: a few key wardrobe staples that you can
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We’re talking 7 DIY jean jacket ideas that’ll help you spice up a plain denim jacket. Denim jackets are a perfect blank canvas for showing off your own personality. Add a little bit of paint, bleach, dye, or patches, and you’ve got something fun that’s sure to start up a conversation. Let’s say you have
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You say DIY denim jacket, I say YES! Denim jackets are one of my favorite subclasses of jackets. Why do I love the denim jacket? They go with EVERYTHING in your closet There’s lots of ways to customize them plus They have a classic look that will never go out of style Did I mention
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I’m jumping on a fun topic for today: denim jacket patterns for everyone! Making your own DIY denim jacket is one of the best ways to practice sewing with denim, but where to start? Maybe you’ve always wanted to sew your own jeans but you’re totally intimidated by the migraine that is fitting. The denim
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So you’re sitting down to eat and think, wow, I do love this uncomfortable chair. Just kidding–that’s literally never crossed your mind! I do bet you’ve thought how can I make this chair more comfortable and add a little bit of color? That’s why we’re talking about how to make chair cushions. It’s a basic
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I have a little sewing secret: I almost always make my own trims. Trim is a such a good way to add a focal point to any sewing project, but finding the right trim is not always easy. I can attest to having yards upon yards of ribbons, pom poms, ric rac, and elastics I
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