Stories From a Handmade Wardrobe
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Indigo hand Blocked rayon Modal review
This fabric review is sponsored by Fabriclore.com. I was given the fabric for review as a part of their brand ambassador program. All opinions are my own. I am excited to share a special review today. I have teamed up with Fabriclore.com to create some handmade garments using their special artisan produced fabric. They have…
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Peppermint Paddington Top X Spoonflower
This Peppermint Paddington Top was made in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine and Spoonflower. The fabric used was given in exchange for a post on Instagram and there was no requirement to write this blog post. All opinions are my own. I love happy coincidences. I literally live for those moments when the universe unfolds something…
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The Closet Core Ebony Knit Dress And T-shirt Pattern
A Minerva Sewing Kit Review Since 2019, I’ve been a proud Brand Ambassador for Minerva.com, one of the most popular fabric suppliers online. I have a profile on their interactive website showcasing all of the projects I’ve made using fabric kindly supplied by Minerva in exchange for a fabric review on my profile. Recently, Minerva…
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Ogden Cami Hack – DIY Tiered Maxi dress
Every summer since I began sewing my own clothes, I get the urge to make and wear floaty summer dresses. I hadn’t quite made anything that scratched that itch until now though. The prefect alignment of fabric, pattern choice and inspiration made this dress such a quick and easy hack. The inspiration for this Ogden…
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The Magic of Sock Knitting – A Mindful Meditation
Sock knitting is just magical. Seriously. I can totally see why some knitters only knit socks. We know there’s something very meditative about knitting in general, but sock knitting soothes the soul. Just taking a peep at the hashtag #sockknitting on Instagram will show you how loved and admired this fibre art is. Sock Knitting…
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Pattern testing – Grainline Studios Scout tee
One thing I love to do as a sewer is work on test patterns . If you’ve never tried pattern testing , I highly recommend it as a great way to meet other sewers and to gain an inside peek into the world of sewing pattern design.
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Pattern Hack – DIY Loungewear Featuring The Stella Hoodie
Sometimes, a simple pattern hack is so satisfying. I love to challenge myself and think outside the box and all that, but sometimes, I just want to keep it simple. Whenever the urge for simple sewing arises I go for a tried and true pattern, something I have made before and I know I will…