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Squam, again
Squam, again

Some photos and notes from my recent trip to Squam Arts Workshop in New Hampshire.

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travelRae HoekstraOctober 27, 2021 Comments
3 Merino Jade Tees
3 Merino Jade Tees

Three tops, same pattern! I used my Jade pattern to create three cosy merino wool tees.

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knits, clothes for raeRae HoekstraOctober 25, 2021jade
lately
lately

A few things I wanted to share with you this week.

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at homeRae HoekstraOctober 22, 2021
Lace Ruby with sleeves
Lace Ruby with sleeves

So I guess this is a can’t-stop-won'‘t-stop type situation with me adding sleeves to the Ruby pattern. This time with lace.

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clothes for raeRae HoekstraOctober 7, 2021ruby, garnet
How to add a sleeve to Ruby
How to add a sleeve to Ruby

Details in this post on how you can easily add a sleeve to the Ruby pattern.

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tutorialRae HoekstraSeptember 24, 2021ruby Comments
Striped Ruby Top with sleeves
Striped Ruby Top with sleeves

This might just be my new favorite top. I added the free Trillium sleeve to Ruby, and added extra width to the front, back and sleeve pieces for extra drama.

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building a handmade wa..., clothes for raeRae HoekstraSeptember 22, 2021ruby, garnet Comments
WIP: Patchwork Cleo Skirt
WIP: Patchwork Cleo Skirt

A Cleo skirt I’ve been working on. It’s pieced together from leftover scraps from other projects.

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clothes for raeRae HoekstraAugust 2, 2021cleo Comments
Summer Knitting
Summer Knitting

A few summer knitting projects in progress and in queue for this I-never-thought-I’d-be-a-summer-knitter gal.

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things made with yarnRae HoekstraJuly 22, 2021 Comments
Liberty Trillium with a sleeve
Liberty Trillium with a sleeve

A Liberty Trillium with a gathered sleeve.

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clothes for raeRae HoekstraJuly 13, 2021trillium Comments
How to add a long sleeve to Trillium (+ FREE PATTERN PIECE)
How to add a long sleeve to Trillium (+ FREE PATTERN PIECE)

In this post, I’ll show you how to add a gathered sleeve to your Trillium Dress or Top. This tutorial is an add-on to the pattern, so first you’ll need to assemble your garment up to the shoulder seams. Once you’ve done this, you’ll add the sleeves as shown below.

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tutorialRae HoekstraJuly 12, 2021trillium, washi, washi expansion pack
How to sew Luna Shorts
How to sew Luna Shorts

This guest post from Cristy Stuhldreher features a fantastic tutorial which is absolutely perfect for summer: How to turn the Luna pants pattern into shorts. Plus: she shows you how to add waist ties, too!

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tutorialRae HoekstraJuly 9, 2021luna Comments
Yellow border print Trillium Dress
Yellow border print Trillium Dress

A summer Nani Iro double gauze Trillium dress, plus some tips for using a border print for Trillium.

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clothes for raeRae HoekstraJuly 5, 2021trillium Comments
Willamette Pajama Set
Willamette Pajama Set

A set of silk-cotton pajamas I made using the Willamette sewing pattern from Hey June.

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Rae HoekstraJuly 1, 2021 Comments
Brushstrokes Emerald maxi dress
Brushstrokes Emerald maxi dress

An on-grain, reversible Emerald maxi dress that will also double as my summer swim coverup. Plus, this post has notes so you can make one too!

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clothes for raeRae HoekstraJune 15, 2021emerald Comments
How to sew a Hong Kong (bias-bound) seam finish
How to sew a Hong Kong (bias-bound) seam finish

In this tutorial, I show you how to create a beautiful bias-bound seam finish, perfect for the Emerald dress or top, or any other pattern where the seam allowance is pressed apart.

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tutorialRae HoekstraMay 24, 2021emerald Comments
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