This pattern is made per request of a reader on my Facebook page. She loved the design but won’t buy the product because it was made with polyester fabric (that’s how cheap fast fashion brands from China can compete – they use cheap materials!) With this pattern, you can use soft flowy fabrics like chiffon, […]
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST Today’s pattern is the Gracie V neck buttoned dress – inspired by a design by Massimo Dutti. I love this brand, because it offers minimalist designs with beautiful cut. One of my goals is to be able to make such nicely cut and sewn garments. The Gracie
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST I do a lot of surfing on Pinterest and often find lovely designs from fast fashion brands like Chicwish or SheIn. Although I have the urge to buy some for really cheap – much cheaper than buying the fabric and making one myself, I still feel not
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST I am trying to keep up with lots of designs that I’ve feel so interested in, and this week it is the Lucinda puffed sleeve maxi dress – a must have item for summer! This dress is inspired by a 308 dollar dress by ASOS, of course
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST I have been obsessed with a design on Chicwish – an organza ruffled trim off the shoulder dress. But I have been quite frightened to buy fast fashion products from China with all the warnings of toxic substances and materials, so I figure I should make favorite
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST Long time no see my friends, I have been quite busy with my growing small business, but I still keep an eye out on the comments and requests on my blog and Facebook page. I have received quite a number of requests from newbie sewists for a
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST The weather is getting warmer every day, and I am excited to change from layers of clothing to just one (or two) lighter pieces. To celebrate the sun (and hours of gardening), I am bringing to you the Lori sundress. This dress features a loose fitting tiered
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST I am sharing the pattern for a t-shirt with a twist (literally). I was trying to look for something less basic but still easy enough for beginner, and the Allison twisted front shirt is just the perfect choice! It is based on the basic sweat shirt, and
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I have been using this method to sew elastic waistband for many projects. I have seen this in many mass produced garments and must admit it is the quickest and easiest way to sew elastic waistband. It is not only easy but also a great way to keep the elastic from being twisted when you
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DOWNLOAD LINK AT THE END OF THE POST I ran across this interesting design when surfing Pinterest, and although I don’t know where it comes from, I thought it would be nice to make my own version of it. It is always a good idea to have a piece of clothing made with your own
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