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norwood blouses from our testers

Take a look at how our testers sewed the Norwood Blouse! And this week only we have a special offer for you if you buy all three of our new spring patterns. Keep reading for details.

styling and fabric inspiration for the Leyton Tank

This season I had the chance to develop all the patterns that have been living in my head (and on my wish list) for a long time. Pieces that I felt like our collection was missing and that I wanted …

styling and fabric inspiration for the helsinki jacket

The Helsinki Jacket was such a pleasure to develop, and I’m really happy to finally show it to you! It’s such an easy, relaxed piece, quick and simple to sew, but with so much style. The testers loved it, too, …

introducing the leyton knit tank + dress sewing pattern

Introducing the Leyton Knit Tank + Dress, an easy knit pattern for a classic and versatile wardrobe essential. It includes a unique binding technique for the neck and armholes, and it has cup sizes to give you a good fit!

introducing the helsinki jacket sewing pattern

Introducing the Helsinki Jacket, a simple, unlined cropped and boxy jacket that comes with two views and with lots of style. Try it in lightweight fabrics this spring and summer and in heavier wool next fall.

what to wear to… a wedding

Will you be a wedding guest this year? If so, what are you planning to wear? We have ideas and some practical advice to take some the stress out of planning.

6 more details we love

More embellishment ideas that you can add to your clothing and your sewing projects. Bring a little project along the next time you leave the house!

fabric source: harts fabric

As part of our Fabric Source series, the folks from Harts Fabric in Santa Cruz, California, are here today to suggest some of their fabric and pattern pairings. They found some great ideas for you!

6 little details we love

Sometimes it just takes a thoughtful detail to elevate a style, to make it really special and unique. Here are a few details to add to your own sewing or to something you already own. Many of these are portable so you can take them with you as a small, manageable project.