The Piper Top pattern by Christine Haynes is a super quick make. The shape and collar give it a fun 60's vibe, like something Audrey would have worn with black...
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I've been slowly easing into 2018 rather than hitting the ground running, as you might have noticed from my lack of posts this past two months. Taking a break, evaluating new ideas and...
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Time for a Hugo Wardrobe Update! No big surprises here: I made him a new striped Flashback tee in size 3. Though, he is already starting to creep into size 4 territory,...
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I made another one! This time I made the Matcha Top (pattern by my dear friend Meg of Sew Liberated) with this beautiful Nani Iro double gauze that I impulse-bought...
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Facings are a great way to finish a neckline or armhole (bias binding is another way -- see my 3 bias binding tutorials here!). I like to have beautiful facings...
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We're wrapping up the GXP Fall Tour today! Over the last couple of weeks, I've been totally blown away by the amazing dresses that these talented sewists have made using my Geranium Expansion Pack sewing pattern. Take...
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Happy Friday! I'm running a Fall tour for my Geranium Expansion Pack sewing pattern, and we've seen some stunning dresses so far. Here's a quick roundup to inspire your weekend sewing!Jane...
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Fall is here, and it's the perfect time to revisit the Geranium Expansion Pack!! One of the most-requested features of the "GXP" is the sleeves, which transforms the Geranium dress...
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I'm the final stop today for the Style Maker Fabrics Fall Style Tour!! Today I have not one but two tops to show you from Stylemaker fabric! I designed both...
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The bell sleeve is HOT this season! When I first saw these dramatic sleeves popping up everywhere, I'll admit I wasn't sure about the look at first, but after seeing this...
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At its essence, my Beatrix pattern is a very simple silhouette: fitted sleeves and a bodice with bust darts for shaping. The buttons in the back and hem and sleeve bands are really mere embellishment;...
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Rae here: This post is going to take a little bit of explaining, especially if you don't know what Bitmoji is. The short explanation of Bitmoji is that it's a...
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Here's a tip I end up sharing with other garment sewists all. the. time: I get my interfacings from Pam Erny at Fashion Sewing Supply. These are hands down my very...
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One of the things they tell you at Squam is that you'll have a hard time explaining it afterward to other people. I've been thinking for over a week about how...
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My current mood: YAY FALL! I don't like to switch over to more muted, dark, or neutral colors in my own wardrobe as it cools off outside; though I love the look of...
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