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- Sewing with Sequined Fabric Without Breaking NeedlesSequined fabric can turn a simple garment into something spectacular, catching the light with every movement. It can also test your patience. Hard plastic or…
- Love Notions Providence Pants: Adjusting the RiseThe Love Notions Providence Pants are designed as a comfortable, practical trouser pattern with several options for creating a wardrobe-friendly fit. Like any…
- DIY Mesh Produce Bags for Zero Waste ShoppingA few lightweight drawstring bags can make a noticeable difference to a weekly food shop. They replace single-use plastic produce bags, keep loose fruit and…
- Drafting A One-Piece Sleeve From A Set-In SleeveA set-in sleeve is attached to a separate bodice armhole, while a one-piece or cut-on sleeve grows directly from the front and back bodice. This change creates…
- Pattern Review: The True Bias Ogden CamiThe True Bias Ogden Cami has earned its place as a modern sewing-room classic. It is a simple camisole pattern with a clean shape, delicate straps, and a…
- Linen Blends For Easy, Breezy Summer SewingLinen is one of my favourite fabrics for warm-weather sewing. It feels cool against the skin, becomes softer with every wash, and gives handmade clothes a…
- Love Notions Sahara Dress: Substituting The SleeveThe Love Notions Sahara Dress is a versatile knit pattern, but the sleeve included in your chosen view may not be the one you want for every season or fabric.…
- Sewing a Cuff Placket on a Long-Sleeve ShirtA neat cuff placket gives a long-sleeve shirt a polished finish and makes the sleeve easier to roll up or pull over the hand. It can look intimidating because…
- Tips for Topstitching on Thick Fabrics Like DenimTopstitching gives denim jeans, jackets, dungarees, and utility garments their distinctive polished finish. The visible stitching can strengthen a seam,…
- The Petite Stitchery Co Harper Top ReviewThe Harper Top by The Petite Stitchery Co is the kind of indie sewing pattern that earns its place in a handmade wardrobe through versatility. It has a clean,…
Popular Pattern Reviews
| Pattern | Designer | Type | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compose Robe (Kids) | Love Notions | Robe / Loungewear | Sizes 2T–16, cosy & practical |
| 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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