I’m so excited to bring you the next post in our 101 series! We love sharing tips and tricks with you, to help you grow as a sewist! Today’s post is about lining just about any bodice! Are you working with a fabric that’s just a little too sheer for your preference? Tired of neckbands and want to try something different? Have…
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Lining a Bodice 101
Brenda Hacks
Brenda is the pattern you’ve been waiting for! It’s a quick and simple knit dolman top and tunic, with solid front or (faux) button front option. With multiple necklines, SIX sleeve options, and several hem lengths, you’re sure to find an option that you love!! And, although Brenda was designed to have a faux button front, you could easily make…
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Simple Woven Skirt Tutorial
This quick tutorial is perfect for themed outfits, spirit week costumes, tulle tutus, last minute dolly outfits, those woven prints you just HAVE TO HAVE, and so much more! It’s also a great project for kids learning to sew, since there are no curves or complicated steps 🙂 Below, you’ll find simple directions for two slightly different woven skirts. Ready…
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Styling the Aspen
Aspen is the perfect pattern for all those fall vibes, even if pumpkin spice is not your thing! With multiple hem options, a turtleneck option, and FIVE different sleeve options, there’s an Aspen for everyone! As you see us mention frequently, styling is so important for patterns like Aspen! We always recommend styling it before tossing it in the…
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Aspen Hacks
The Aspen patterns are finally here, and here’s hoping they bring all the fall weather with them! Aspen is available in baby, youth, and Women’s sizing, and comes LOADED with options. The Aspen sweater and dress features neckband and turtleneck options, multiple hem options, and so many fun sleeve choices. They’re perfect for all that cozy fabric you’ve been hoarding…
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Hudson Hoodie Sew-a-long: Day 7 – Winners Announced!
We made it to the end of the week! I loved seeing the finished Hoodies this weekend, and hope they keep you and your littles nice and toasty as we head into the colder months. 🙂 Playing catch up or tuning in late? You can find all the previous days linked at the bottom of this post! WINNERS! Allison I…
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Hudson Hoodie Sew-a-long: Day 6
Can you believe we’re done sewing?! I’ll be honest – I’m 100% jealous of the hoodie I made for my youngest! Going to need to recreate it for myself, ASAP. I hope you love the hoodies you made this week, whether you were sewing for yourself or for someone else! I decided today that my son’s homeroom teacher is getting…
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Hudson Hoodie Sew-a-long: Day 5
Just about at the finish line for our Hudson sew-a-long! It’s been a quick week, that’s for sure. It’s been so fun watching your hoodies come together the last few days! Today we’ll tackle the cuffs and waistband. In the video, I’ll show you two simple ways to prep your cuffs/bands! Either option will work just fine on Hudson 🙂…
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Hudson Hoodie Sew-a-long: Day 4
We’re sewing up the side seams of our hoodies today! The cooler weather I was experiencing earlier this week was a total false alarm, by the way. Back to burning up, today! 🙂 Today’s step is super quick and easy! We are just closing up our side seams. Only two days left, and then we’ll have tackled the Hudson Hoodie!…
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Hudson Hoodie Sew-a-long: Day 3
We’re halfway through our Hudson Hoodie sewing! It never seems as tedious when we only have to tackle a little bit each day. Just joining? Grab your copies over here, and then head to our FB SAL group! Our only job today is to attach our sleeves! SO quick! My biggest suggestion for attaching sleeves is to match the sleeve…
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