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- Pattern Review: The Style Arc Lacey DressThe Style Arc Lacey Dress is the kind of pattern that rewards careful preparation. It has a polished, feminine outline without looking overly formal, making it…
- Lengthening the Love Notions Moxie Wrap SkirtThe Love Notions Moxie Wrap is a versatile pattern for a softly fitted wrap dress with plenty of scope for personal adjustments. One of the most useful changes…
- Hemp blend fabrics for sustainable sewingHemp blends are becoming easier to find in fabric shops and online stores, giving home sewists another option for breathable, hard-wearing garments. The fibre…
- Sewing with stretch lace for delicate, beautiful edgesStretch lace brings softness, movement and a touch of luxury to handmade clothing. It can transform a simple camisole, bralette, sleeve or neckline, yet its…
- DIY fabric plant hangers for indoor greeneryFabric plant hangers are a practical way to bring greenery into a small home without giving every pot valuable floor or windowsill space. Made from sturdy…
- How to sew a neat rolled hem on a sergerA rolled hem is a narrow, enclosed finish that wraps the raw edge in thread. It is especially useful on lightweight woven fabrics, sheer materials, lingerie…
- Pattern review: the Hey June Handmade Union St TeeA well-drafted T-shirt pattern can become the most useful file in a sewing library. The Hey June Handmade Union St Tee is designed for that role: a…
- Adding Practical Pockets To Providence PantsA pair of well-fitting trousers can still feel incomplete without somewhere to put a phone, keys or a tape measure. Adding pockets to the Love Notions…
- Tips for Sewing A Perfect Henley PlacketA Henley placket gives a simple knit top a little more structure and character. The short opening, usually finished with buttons or snaps, looks…
- DIY Zippered Pouch With Lining And Boxed CornersA small zippered pouch is one of those satisfying sewing projects that uses very little fabric but teaches several useful skills. With a lining, neat seams and…
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Tempo Sundress | Love Notions | Sundress | No closures, shirred back panel |
| Arlington Sweater | Love Notions | Sweater | Cold-weather staple |
| Sybil Illusion Skirt | Love Notions | Skirt (knit) | 7 variations, optional pockets |
| Camden Pinafore | Nina Lee Patterns | Pinafore dress | Year-round layering piece |
| Ogden Cami (dress hack) | True Bias | Cami / Dress | Versatile wardrobe builder |
| Burda 6829 | Burda | Dress | Multi-sized, special-occasion |
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