The mark of any modern sewist is the proliferation of PDF printed sewing patterns. And while I love to support indie pattern designers, I don't like the way the piles of printed papter seem to multiply in my workroom. In this post, I describe how I store PDF sewing patterns, so they don't take over ...
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How to Store PDF Sewing Patterns
Learning Hand Embroidery with Sarah K. Benning
I'm frequently on the road for work, and to be honest, I don't always love it. The glamour of road life has far from vanished, and I usually find myself missing my family and the creative comforts of home. On this trip; however, I was able to connect with a fabulous shop The Paper & Craft Pantry ...
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Berkeley Bra Pattern by Orange Lingerie
I sewed up the Berkeley Bra Pattern by Orange Lingerie this week. I wasn't planning on getting this done. I wasn't even planning on being able to get any sewing done this week; however, when Orange Lingerie dropped this new pattern, I knew I would have to drop everything else and make this ...
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Suki Kimono Pattern
Making the Suki Kimono Pattern by Helen's Closet was a satisfying sewing experience with a much needed final result.
My First Kimono!
It is true, my list of sewed garments did not include anything that resembled a kimono or robe, until today. I'm not sure why but suspect it has something to do ...
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Grace Hipster Panties
I sewed the Grace Hipster Panties pattern since I'm participating in #BRAugust2017 and need to make some panties to match all the fabulous bras I've been sewing! I have tried several pantie patterns over the past year, but my go-to favorite is the Grace Hipster Pattern from Ohhh LuLu. Since this is ...
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How to Travel with a Sewing Machine
My day job frequently keeps me on the road, and whenever possible, I take along a sewing machine. Here is my process of keeping my sewing machine companion safe en route.
The Process
Sewing Machine
Since I travel a lot, I don't pack up my main workroom machine for each trip. While you ...
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