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- Love Notions Layton Pants: Fitting for Narrow HipsFinding trousers that sit smoothly over narrow hips can take more planning than simply choosing a smaller size. A waistband may fit well while the seat looks…
- How to adjust a pattern for a small bustPattern fitting can feel mysterious when a garment fits well through the shoulders but looks loose, wrinkled, or oddly shaped across the chest. A small bust…
- DIY zippered pouch with lining: a quick gift ideaA small zippered pouch is one of the most useful handmade gifts to keep in your sewing collection. It can hold make-up, sewing notions, charging cables,…
- Pattern Review: The Style Arc Elle BodysuitA well-fitting bodysuit can transform the way an outfit sits. It keeps a tucked-in top neatly in place, creates a smooth foundation beneath trousers and…
- How to Sew A French Seam On Delicate FabricA French seam encloses the raw fabric edges inside a neat second line of stitching. This makes it especially useful for lightweight, loosely woven, or slightly…
- Merino Wool Jersey For Comfortable, Hardworking ActivewearMerino wool jersey is a surprisingly versatile choice for activewear. Fine wool fibres create a soft, flexible knit that can feel warm on a chilly walk yet…
- Love Notions Harmony Top For A Versatile Handmade WardrobeA good wardrobe builder earns its place by working hard between seasons. It needs enough personality to feel satisfying to sew, enough comfort for ordinary…
- Drafting A Mock Wrap Top With A Secure Faux FrontA mock wrap top creates the graceful crossover lines of a wrap blouse without requiring the wearer to tie, adjust, or constantly retuck the front. The upper…
- Make Better Fitting Garments With A Simple MuslinA new sewing pattern can look straightforward on paper and still behave differently once it is cut in fabric. The finished garment may have unexpected ease, a…
- DIY Mesh Panel Leggings With an Indie PatternMesh panel leggings are a practical way to add visual interest to an everyday handmade wardrobe. A breathable insert can make a pair of high-waisted tights…
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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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