Introducing the Play Time Dress, Tunic, + Leggings, a sewing pattern that will become a wardrobe basic for many of you.
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introducing the library dress sewing pattern
Our second new pattern for the season, the Library Dress, is a versatile style that comes in two fun views.
introducing the art museum vest + trousers pattern
Introducing our new Art Museum Vest + Trousers sewing pattern, which isn’t just for the boys! You’re going to love the welt pocket on both pieces.
inspiration: prague, part 2
We found an exhibit of national costumes at the VYŠŠÍ ODBORNÁ ŠKOLA TEXTILNÍCH in Prague and were so inspired!
inspiration: prague, part 1
We found some wonderful examples of traditional costume at the National Museum in Prague during our visit.
our berlin adventure: half way
I’m finding all sorts of inspiration in Berlin during our summer stay.
listening and sewing: my 12 favorite podcasts
How do you keep yourself entertained while you’re sewing? I listen to podcasts. Here are my current favorites.
trompe l’oeil, topstitching, and pattern mashing with oliver + s
Today’s guest contributed mashed up three Oliver + S patterns to replicate a Moschino runway style for her two-year-old daughter. Crazy? Maybe. But we love the result.
nähen and stoff
Our trip to San Francisco. Any suggestions for Berlin and Prague?
destination: casa magazines
Casa Magazines is one of my favorite New York destinations for inspiration.
tool tuesday: chaco liner
The Chaco Liner lays a fine, crisp line of chalk dust onto your fabric via a little wheel as it works its way industriously across the fabric.
july wrap-up: roller skate dresses
July was the month of the Roller Skate Dress with sewing contests on both Sew Mama Sew and Frances Suzanne.
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