Time to Knit
It's officially knitting season in Michigan, and my first make is this functional and fun Skiff Hat pattern by Brooklyn Tweed. Knitting the Skiff Hat Pattern is not difficult- I completed mine in less than a week- and makes a lovely, satisfying project.
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How to Store Sewing Machine Needles
If you're like me, you have a lot of sewing machine needles around that may (or may not) need a good home. But why is it that every time I start a new project, I have to hunt and hunt for the right needle? After organizing my sewing space for the hundredth time this year, I knew it was time to find ...
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Pineapple Pajama Pants
I'm off to violin camp with my youngest and just realized that I didn't have any pajama pants to wear. And since we are sharing a bathroom with other families, I thought I should get these done before we leave. Fortunately for me, I already have a custom pants block to work from, making this a quick ...
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Seamwork Aberdeen Shirt Pattern
The Seamwork Aberdeen Shirt Pattern is an easy to construct top that has several design options, making it my new favorite knit piece to sew this summer. This pattern is a great place to start if you are new to sewing with knit fabrics or if you are coming back to knits after primarily sewing wovens ...
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Tank Top Patterns to Sew
After starting to sew the majority of my clothes the past year, I have come to appreciate all the great Tank Top Patterns! For me, these basic shirts have become the mainstay of my closet since they pair well with my work wardrobe of dress pants and jackets. In this post, I describe my three ...
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How to Store Embroidery Floss
In my quest to poses a clean & inviting maker space, I am continuing my recent organization efforts- this time focusing on the growing piles of embroidery floss that have taken over my sewing space. In this post, I provide some traditional floss organizing resources and the method that works ...
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