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What do you think about easy sewing patterns? Are they for beginners only? This dress took quite a bit of time. I reworked the bodice to make use of some of my limited Kokka fabric. Cute, fun, easy! Some vintage ribbon and an antique button made a charming sachet in almost no time at all. Here are my...
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What makes an easy sewing pattern? A few weeks ago I wrote about using patterns multiple times-the second time is always easier than the first, and the third time puts me on Pattern Easy Street. After pressing the strip in half, unfold and press the top edge down. Then press the bottom edge up. (The...
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Thanks to my mom's skill--and patience--the first garment I ever made using the sewing machine was a gathered skirt. It seemed quite mysterious to my eight-year-old mind, but for my mom this was truly an easy sewing pattern. And now that I've sewn a bit, I see the beauty in the simplicity. Here's...
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I can't say enough about the new Jil Cappuccio video, "Sewing Skirts Your Way," that is now available for purchase. You may know Jil's work from her past contributions to Stitch magazine. She creates adorable designs and the skirts that you can learn to make in this video are no different...
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More than a decade ago, I had a sudden itch to stitch. Again. I found myself shopping for patterns to use a bright Hawaiian print I had purchased on a recent trip to Oahu. My father was stationed on Oahu when I was small, and from living there, I had developed an abiding affection for bright tropical...
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In putting together the Sew Daily eBook: 4 Free Sewing Patterns: Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners and All Sewists , w e wanted to create a collection of projects that are simple for beginners to take on and complete, while also being so cute that you will want to make them no matter what your sewing...
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When I was asked to choose five favorite sewing books from the Hurt Book Sale, I knew it was going to be a tough decision. But I have finally winnowed it down to five. Here are my picks: 1) The Dressmaker's Handbook of Couture Sewing Techniques: Essential Step-by-Step Techniques for Professional...
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I was on the set of a video shoot with Stitch author Kevin Kosbab last week. We were making a Stitch Workshop video that was mostly about pillows, and I was truly amazed at all of the tricks Kevin, on set, has a chopstick among his arsenal of pillow sewing tools. that Kevin had up his sleeve when it...
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Sewing Basics and Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners A Note from Helen Gregory , Managing Editor of Interweave's Quilt, Paper & Sewing Group: I'm thrilled to introduce the new Editor for Stitch magazine and the Sew Daily community, Amber Eden. Amber comes to this team with a distinctive background...
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Sewing Fabric and Tricky Materials: Free Guide to Sewing Silk Fabric and Knit Fabric It's easy sewing fabrics with unique characteristics. All it takes are a few helpful hints and tailored sewing techniques, plus some stitching practice with the right sewing notions, tools, and supplies. Sewing silk...
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Wraparound dress with ¾ sleeves. Wraparound baby doll top with cap sleeves. Wraparound top with French sleeves. Build Your Wardrobe the Easy Way If you love sewing your own clothes like I do, then you probably have a few go-to patterns that you use over and over again. Once you find a simple pattern...
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Sheer Mix Pillow by Linda Lee. Ruffled Chiffon Wrap by Linda Permann. Undulating Pleat Scarf by Katrina Walker. Challenge Yourself for National Sewing Month In celebration of National Sewing Month, I'm offering a challenge to everyone, including myself, to learn a new technique or sew with a fabric...
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I Am Shift Into Tunic (top) and I Am Cute Contrast (bottom) from I Am Cute Dresses . Detailed illustrations accompany each pattern in I Am Cute Dresses . Easy, Breezy Summer Dresses It is no secret that I am obsessed with Japanese sewing books. I love the unique construction of the patterns, the clever...
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Get Closure It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession of a sewing machine and a sofa must be in want of more pillows. Pillows seem to be such a widely loved sewing project, and with good reason. They are easy, fast, and offer endless options for personalization and experimentation...
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White linen dress before refashioning. Finished front and back (inset) of dress with ribbon embellishments. Projects from Customizing Cool Clothes . Clockwise from top left: Flower Tank, Beaded Flower Blouse, Pink Jewel Sweater, Glamorous Party Skirt. Refashionista Last month, I took a week off and had...