6th Aug 2026
I finished my dress for my cousin's 34th Pastoral Celebration in July. I used 11 oz Rayon Jersey Knit in cobalt and Burda Style 02/2013 #109, a pattern I'd already sewn as a top. I've always loved the…
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2nd Aug 2026
Mindy says, “I love natural fibers and it can be difficult to find cotton knit with spandex; this coral knit fit the bill for a piece of my cruise capsule wardrobe. The weight of this fabric wil…
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17th Jun 2026
Some sewing projects ask for time and reward you with something fabulous. Syreeta created the Provance Dress by Etta Patterns using the Cameo Pink Polyester Georgette, a fabric chosen for its so…
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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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