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This June, a Matching Set Makes Summer Easy
As the days get longer and the sun gets brighter, there's a pull for us sewists to spend less time in front of our sewing machines (gasp! I know!) and more time out in the sunshine. But that doesn't mean that we give up on our passion...
Read PostTop Notch Tiers: August Brings Floaty Peasant Dress Patterns
It's happening already. I can feel it as I sit here writing. The summer heat...
It's Time for Elasticized Everything: July is for Pull On Shorts
In the words of the classic turn of the century movie, Almost Famous, "It's all...
This June, We're All About the Knit Skirt Life!
What is your summer sewing style? Do you find the warm weather inspiring, with visions...
Bright Colors, Big Florals: This May We're Sewing Tea Dresses
Can you feel it? If March comes in like a lion and out like a...
Overalls Everyday: This April Sew Our Favorite Wardrobe Workhorse
If you haven't had a pair of overalls in your wardrobe, can I tell you,...
This March, We're All About Sleeves
We are nearing the one year anniversary of lockdown here in the United States,...
Living the Legging Life This Winter
I remember distinctly, around 2008, when Blair on Gossip Girl declared that "Tights are NOT...
January is About the Sewing Flex: Making Your Own Raincoat!
I'm not sure where it started, but I've gotten it in my head that January...
Pajama Party Part 2 is Happening This December!
I know it's only October as I write this, but let's admit it upfront, it's...
We've Got A Wardrobe Essential This November - The Knit Wrap Dress
You may or may not remember several years ago when Tim Gunn released a...
October Brings Box Tops: The Wardrobe Staple You Never Knew You Needed
There are jokes out there on the internet that "Pandember" is the longest month of...
Layer Up with Cozy Cardigans This September
I must admit, it's a little strange to be sitting in mid-July and writing about...