A few weeks ago a client came to me and asked me to make a blessing dress from her wedding dress for her baby girl. I was really excited to work on it because I rarely get to make something for little girls! This is her wedding dress. If you can see in the picture, the dress has diagonal gathers…
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Scrap Busting with Pam from Threading My Way
Today I welcome Pam from Threading My Way. She has amazing and detailed basic sewing tutorials that I love looking through. Just check out this little girl’s shirt dress from two shirts. She also has ongoing sewing link parties for every garment and accessory imaginable. The inspiration is great! Hi, I’m Pam from Threading My Way. I’ve been reading…
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Scrap Fabric Project: Using Striped Knit Scraps
I hold onto fabric scraps, but when they’re printed or striped it’s almost impossible for me to throw away. I just love prints and stripes! Well after looking through some of my striped scraps, I realized I had some that were the same height. I wanted to piece them together for a cool striped “striped” look! And this will look…
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Chevron Seam Tutorial: Sew Knits With A Straight Stitch
If you don’t like sewing knits with a zigzag stitch, why not sew a zigzag seam with a straight stitch! When I was designing Henry’s chevron knit shirt, I really wanted to play up the zigzag. I decided to add piecing with a chevron seam! Here’s some tips for sewing knit fabric. Supplies knit fabric sewing tools 1. Make your…
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Refashioned Polka Dot Shirt
I needed some polka dots in my life, and luckily you all steered me in the right direction with your responses to my fabric printing dilemma on Facebook. Come join one of these sewing groups on Facebook. Thanks so much for your help! This shirt was an extra extra large hand me down. (I had a before picture, but somehow…
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Fox Baby: Signature Style For PR&P
I have been meaning to try this free Dutch bodysuit pattern for awhile. At first I was going to do a cool stripe design (which I will still be doing sometime in the next couple of months), but then I realized I really wanted to print fabric. I didn’t want to have to make a new stamp, so I decided…
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Ebony and Ivory Hoodie and Scarf Hood Tutorial
Henry didn’t need another hoodie, but I decided to make another one just for fun. I had some great striped sweatshirt fleece to use. I was inspired by this knitted hoodie, but I changed it a lot. I didn’t think that style would work very well for a baby with a big head. I made the crossover one the hood smaller…
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The Casual Contrast For Boys Week at PR&P
I love following along PR&P, but have never joined in even though I’ve always wanted to.Thanks to Laura, I was reminded last week that this week is boys week. Boys Weeks! I had to join in. Luckily, I had already finished the top part of this outfit, and I was able to finish the pants. Now I can join in…
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Best Sewing Tutorials of 2012
Make something amazing with one of the best sewing tutorials of 2012. There are all sorts of sewing projects to try out! I thought I’d wrap up the year with the top ten posts that you loved! Here’s a list of the list of best tutorials from past years: Top 10 Sewing Posts of 2019 Top 27 Sewing Posts of…
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Batman Hood Pattern and Tutorial
I came across this Batman sweatshirt and loved the simplicity of it. I knew it could easily be replicated by attaching a hood to a sweatshirt or shirt, so I came up with a hood pattern. This would make an amazing and easy costume! My son has totally been Batman for Halloween! Make a sweatshirt with a subtle Batman hood, and…
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Wedding Dress Alteration After: Adding a Godet
Today I’m revealing a wedding dress I worked on this summer. If you want to read about the design process and what I did, read Wedding Dress Alteration Before: Adding a Godet. The bridals were done by Dave Neeley. Here’s how to sew chiffon. This was a quick, fun alteration with amazing results. Here’s the back with the train out and…
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Sewing 101 – How to Care for Fabric
Every Monday I have a infographic about basic sewing to answer one of your questions. Feel free to ask questions in the comments or email me. Also, if you know the answer to someone’s question, go ahead and answer it. We’re here to help each other learn about sewing! If you are learning how to sew, you can start…
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How to Use Fabric – Sewing 101
I love to sew for myself, but it’s really magical teaching someone else how to sew. When they learn a new skill or sew a sleeve for the first time, I see the confidence and excitement in their eyes. It makes it all worth it! I can’t have everyone in a classroom with me, so sharing a blog post with…
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Fabric and Fibers Types – Sewing 101
Do you have a favorite fabric and fibers that you love to work with? I personally love all the natural fibers and natural fabric blends. I can never get enough of them, but I know a lot of sewists love synthetic fibers. The key to finding what you like to sew with and wear is to touch lots of fabrics,…
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Nautical Baby Shoes
I made some fun little baby shoes for my neighbor’s baby boy. She has a baby that’s just a couple of weeks older than my son, and I can’t wait to watch them grow together. She likes orange and navy, and I like stripes. It’s a little bit of both of us. I didn’t have any orange boy-ish looking fabric…
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