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It’s Been a While: What I’ve Been Sewing and Where I’ve Been! My triumphant return to the internet.

As stated previously here on my blog, I have made it a goal to sew my whole wardrobe. Not only do I want to sew my own wardrobe but I want to, once and for all, solve the problem of needing a totally new wardrobe for my pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-partum body. Through tons of research and just gritty brainstorming I have made the great discovery that all the answers to these problems can be found in the pages of our history books. Not the history of men and wars, but the history of the mundane daily lives of women.

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Top Gifts Quilters will Love |Gift Guide 2020

Quilts

It’s 2020, the year of mayhem and mask wearing.  After all these months stuck inside with your quilter turned mask-maker you might be asking yourself “What sewing gift should I buy my quilter?” From that perfect cutting mat to quilters templates, there are so  many wonderful options!! So here are my top gifts quilters will love for 2020! Fabric Does the quilter in your life have a favorite fabric shop?  Nothing excites a quilter more than a shopping spree to[Read more]

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What’s the Most Comfortable Face Mask? – Comfort Strap Face Mask

comfort strap face mask

Update:  Comfort Strap Face Masks are sold-out and are no longer available for purchase.   A couple of months ago I was contacted by a friend to make some masks for their Children’s Urgent Care clinic.  After making a batch of masks (you can check out that post here)  I started to notice only a handful of designs on the market for face masks.  Masks with ear-loops and masks with ties seem to be the most common patterns out there and[Read more]

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How To Sew Face Masks Quickly and In Bulk

face masks

Recently a doctor-friend of mine reached out  and asked if I could make some face masks for their practice.  Due to the COVID-19 situtaion they were down to just one box of face masks with not hope in site of getting more.  So, I got crackin’ and figured out how to pump out a lot of face masks in a very short amount of time.   Before you jump into it I just want to say that this post is about[Read more]

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What Sewing Machine Should I Buy?

pink sewing machine

Whether you are a seasoned sewist or just starting out, if you want to sew you’re going to need a sewing machine, but what sewing machine should you buy? Below are my top tips for picking the right sewing machine for you. What kind of sewing are you doing? Different sewing machines do different jobs so it’s important to ask your self a few key questions before you start looking. Are you just starting out or have you been sewing[Read more]

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Neoclassical Inspired Dress

neoclassical inspired dress

  I finished my first copy of my neoclassical inspired dress and I love it! I am in the process of digitizing this pattern so that it will be available to you! Neoclassicism I absolutely love the neoclassical period.  On a timeline the Neoclassical period, as it pertains to fashion,  falls between 1790 and 1800, right before the Regency period.  I used a red gauze linen with white flowers and cotton muslin as the lining.    Waist lines were rising[Read more]

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How to Sew Your Own Clothes – Quickly

Have you ever wanted to sew your own clothes but weren’t sure where to start?  Have you sewn a few things and loved them but wished you could sew ALL of your own clothes? So did I, so I started thinking, “How can I sew more efficiently so I can produce more clothing in a short amount of time?” And thus a system I like to call “Batch Sewing” was born. Batch Sewing Batch sewing is taking a couple of[Read more]

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Eight Reasons to Sew Your Own Clothes

Making your own clothes may seem like a forgotten art but dust off your sewing machine because here are eight reasons to  and sew your own clothes. 8. Sewing your own clothes is an eco-friendly option You’ve probably heard that our landfills are growing rapidly because of yesterday’s fashion.  Clothes are made cheaply and sold cheaply, that means what looks great today could be falling apart within a few weeks.  It all heads over to the dump, but no worries,[Read more]

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How To Sew In Elastic-Make Gather with Sewn in Elastic

Sewing gathers with elastic is a great way to add texture to your project without sacrificing comfort.  Sewing in elastic is quick and easy.  Here is a tutorial on how to sew in elastic. It is perfect for leg holes and waistbands in baby clothes because it allows for free range of motion for little ones. I use is all the time when sewing baby clothes or cloth diapers. Step 1: Cut Elastic Cut a piece of elastic shorter than[Read more]

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How to Sew a Rolled Hem

rolled hem

Sewing a rolled hem can add a beautiful edge to your hem, pocket, ruffled edge, and so much more. The rolled hem is a really fun and easy method that will save you time finishing your projects.  So, happy sewing, and post in the comments some of the projects you have used the rolled hem method! What You Will Need: -Sewing Machine -Fabric or Garment You Are Working On (It’s always a good idea to practice new techniques on scrap[Read more]