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sewing: witch and siamese cat costumes
it’s halloween time, and this year I’m joining in with the Halloween Hacks series from Swoodson Says to show you how I made a witch costume and siamese cat costume from Kitschy Coo’s Skater Dress...
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giveaway: The Sewing Party
*this is a sponsored post* coming next month to a living room near you is the first ever online all-day DIY event in history, The Sewing Party!! sometimes it is tough to get away from everyday life to...
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shop news: double gauze solids
a beautiful shipment of double gauze solids arrived yesterday, a combination of restocks and new fabulous colors. plus, some nani IRO and teeny dot restocks as well. want to know how the colors look...
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round-up: DIY halloween costumes
Hey everyone…it’s Teresa from Dandelion Drift. Can you all believe it’s October already! Yikes. Rachael is on top of it and has her Halloween costumes all set this year for her girls, but I haven’t...
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sewing: geometric bliss tumble tees
as soon as these knits arrived, I knew that some geometric bliss tumble tees would need to be stitched up. (you can all of the Art Gallery knits here in the shop.) some patterns just get sewn again...
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The Year of Free Sewing Patterns winner!
who won a whole year of sewing inspiration?? congratulations to… Carolinelb she will receive her choice of an Indiesew pattern every month for a year to help put together a handmade wardrobe. thanks...
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sewing: double gauze and gingham hanami dress
This post is written by April of Modern Handmade. Hello! I’m so happy to be here today to share our new favorite dress. My daughter loves pink and she loves what she calls “digger” aka an excavator. I...
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catching up: on balancing work and family
when you are balancing work and family (or trying to), some days just work better than others. let’s be real… some days are just crap. but then there are days that are made for remembering. there are...
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sewing: cascade alder skirt
I’m happy to be sharing this pretty alder skirt that I had the pleasure of making with Jessica Levitt’s new line for Windham Fabrics, Cascade. Cascade is inspired by “the many colors and forms of...
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tutorial: midnight blooms appliqué baby quilt
This post is written by Jenelle Clark of Echinops & Aster. Hi, it’s Jenelle and today I’m sharing my latest quilt finish, plus a quick how-to. I just completed sewing a super-soft, appliqué baby...
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book review: Present Perfect {and giveaway}
this post is sponsored by F+W and Shannon Fabrics. the new book Present Perfect by Betz White is one of my favorite types of sewing books, full of a wide range of projects that make fabulous gifts....
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shop news: halloween sale!
we’re kicking off halloween week with some spooky discounts!! 10% off nani IRO double gauze 20% off all knits and framework double gauze 30% off chambray, denim, twill, oxford cloth, canvas, and...
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round-up: 10 winter fabrics for men
one of the hardest things about sewing for men can be finding the right fabrics. these fabrics for men just might give you a leg up on your winter sewing projects. 1. Brown Cotton-Poly Double Knit...
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sewing for men: finlayson sweater
the finlayson sweater pattern by Thread Theory, what can I say? amazing! yep, that pretty well sums it up, but I’ve got a few details about this fabulous men’s sewing pattern to share… I often find...
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sewing: bimaa at the pumpkin patch
back a few weeks ago, I managed to fit in some sewing for Kid’s Clothes Week and as per my usual KCW sewing, it was all about basics and comfort. I made the girls both a pair of comfy sweats using the...
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sewing: super easy chair bag tutorial
This post is written by Kim of Milkybeer Handmade. They say necessity is the mother of invention. I happen to be the mother of a bookworm who has a bad habit of leaving her books on the kitchen table....
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the ultimate list of sewing books
this post contains affiliate links.* are you looking for the perfect sewing books to give as a holiday gift to a sewist, quilter, or crafty kiddo in your life? I’ve got you covered!! the ultimate list...
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my favorite sewing notions
this post contains affiliate links.* I’m sure we all have a list of our favorite sewing notions, those things that make doing what you love easier and more enjoyable. I’m a bit partial to certain...
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sewing: leather book bag tutorial {and giveaway}
This is a sponsored post written by Julie of Our Chez Nous. When I had the opportunity to make something with leather from Leather Hide Store, I was super excited to sew with leather, and I decided to...
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sewing: shetland flannel jacket
This post is written by April of Modern Handmade. Hello Gnats readers! I’m a California (Southern California, to be exact) girl, born and bred. And I love it here. However, when Fall comes around I...
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