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Definition of a Sewist

By: TipStitched May 21, 2019May 21, 2019

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My (sorta) new Cricut Maker has me customizing mugs, water bottles, gifts, storage and more, but I think tees are my favorite! I originally made this tee for myself for two reasons. 1) I call myself a sewist. I know some don’t like the term and say it’s not even a real word. Seamstress sounds like…

Tip’s Thoughts: McCalls Fall 2019

By: TipStitched August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

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It’s that time again! McCalls didn’t wait that long after releasing the early fall to give us these fall patterns did they? Let’s jump in I have NOT been feeling the 90s trend making a comeback. I was a teen in the 90s and I truly did not need to relive some of those…

Watch My Fabric Haul

By: TipStitched August 7, 2019August 7, 2019

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Hi y’all, I’ve added some new fabrics to the stash and wanted to share them with you. Watch below or head to my YouTube Channel: All links for fabrics are in my YouTube description.

Summer Separates Navy Collection: Gingham Tie Top

By: TipStitched August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

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Summer Separates: the last piece S8927

Summer Separates Navy Collection: Wrap Pencil Skirt

By: TipStitched August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

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Summer separates piece 3. Wrap pencil skirt

Summer Separates Navy Collection: Wrap Top

By: TipStitched August 1, 2019

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The second piece in my Summer Separates Collection

Summer Separates Navy Collection: Gingham Shorts

By: TipStitched July 31, 2019July 30, 2019

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The first piece of my summer separates mini collection.

Tips Thoughts: Vogue Fall 2019

By: TipStitched July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

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Let’s jump right in! I’ve been wanting to make a raincoat for a while now and I think V1460 would be perfect for one. This thing is a bit of a fabric haul requiring between 4-3/8 to 4-7/8 yards of outer fabric, plus 3-1/8 – 4 yards of lining, but I think it will be…

A First: French Seams + a Giveaway!

By: TipStitched July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

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I had the opportunity to sew and style the Crystal Cove Cami and Mountain View Pull-on Jeans by Itch to Stitch. See how I styled each piece three ways in my Make It Wear It post on Itch to Stitch blog. Read on to learn about my first experience with french seams. Kennis was kind…

Cricut made me do it!

By: TipStitched July 17, 2019

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I shared at the beginning of the year that I treated myself to a Cricut Maker for Christmas. Well I haven’t shared much that I’ve made/personalized with it here, but believe me I love this thing. It really comes in handy for things for a variety of things like personalizing party favors for a teen’s…

Closet Case Pietra

By: TipStitched July 12, 2019

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Closet Case recently released three new patterns, The Rome Collection (in pdf and print). This new collection includes the Cielo Top/Dress, the Fiore Skirt and the Pietra Pants. I had the opportunity to test the Pietra pants which are described as “flat front, high-waisted silhouette with the comfort of an elastic waist in the back; featuring…

What I’ve Made: 2nd Qtr 2019

By: TipStitched July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

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I am a little disappointed with myself this quarter. I’ve only sewn up 7 makes in the past 12 weeks. (*Well I’ve sewn a couple more but I’ve only photographed and blogged 7, but this is the case each quarter). Now I know some sewists average 1-2 makes a month, but I typically average around…

Made by a Fabricista: Zadie Jumpsuit

By: TipStitched June 26, 2019June 26, 2019

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Summer’s Viral Pattern: Zadie Jumpsuit

I’m a new member of the Minerva Makers Team!

By: TipStitched June 24, 2019June 26, 2019

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Happy Monday y’all! I’m so excited to share that I have been added to the Minerva Crafts Makers Team!

Sewn Mag Feature: Simplicity 8466

I was featured in the May/June issue of Sewn Magazine!

Weekend Dress: Style Sew Me Naomi

By: TipStitched June 12, 2019June 13, 2019

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Style Sew Me recently released patterns (Naomi and Bree) is definitely “me”. An easy breezy dress, comfy jumpsuit and a wrap dress! This is like my dream wardrobe.