2nd Apr 2026
My Easter outfit was such a fun make! I used two of my TNT patterns, Butterick 6531 and Simplicity 8609, and borrowed the sleeve from McCalls 5576 (all oop). Below are a few sewing notes. Sweater Knit…
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1st Apr 2026
Armida says, “My client loves bubble skirts! She wanted me to upcycle an old pair of jeans and add a bubble skirt in velvet to the upper half of the jeans. If you are not friends with velvet and…
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23rd Feb 2026
There’s nothing better than taking a favorite garment and reworking it! Kasey shares how she recreated her husband’s favorite button-down shirt using the Soft Yellow Linen/Cotto…
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22nd Feb 2026
Chris says, “Trying something a little different, I incorporated the fringe accent around the bodice on this Scooter Red Grid Rayon Jersey Knit top. I pulled the fringe from my stash of trims an…
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5th Feb 2026
I love a knit dress, especially in this crowd favorite, 11 oz rayon jersey knit. Since it’s still cold, especially in the evenings, the long sleeves and ruched turtleneck are perfect for staying…
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4th Feb 2026
Eileen says, “The knit top was made with Today’s Fit Vogue 8151 version A. This is a Sandra Betzina pattern with sizing that comes in letters A to J. The shoulders needed some…
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17th Jan 2026
This green vest was quite challenging. The fabrics (Alden Olive Sanded Washed Cotton and Moss Rib Knit) were perfect for this look! But using an older Butterick Men’s vest pattern wa…
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9th Jan 2026
One of my recent makes is a two-piece outfit with a long sleeve T-Shirt from Vogue 1914 and the Winnie pants by Made for Mermaids in Chocolate Chip 11oz Rayon Jersey. This pattern was highlighte…
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3rd Jan 2026
Long Shorts (formally known as culottes) are still going strong for Spring 2026. This winter, I sewed a pair in the Inkwell Faux Leather (Vogue 2115) and paired them with a black stretch velvet…
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31st Oct 2025
Cari says, "It feels so good to be here! Life’s taken a few zigs and zags, but I’m back under the needle and thrilled to be part of Roz’s newsletter again. My latest project was Nate…
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28th Sep 2025
Beverly turned the Black and Cream Rayon into a gorgeous dress and shared some smart sewing tips! Beverly says, “The fabric is easy to work with. Be careful with pressing. Use a pressing cloth o…
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13th Jun 2025
Beverly says, I made this in January and finally got a chance to wear it to church last Sunday. We had to wear all white. …
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