Category: Sewing
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Sunny Summer Separates: Simplicity 9550
Overview: I you read the previous post, here, you know that I purchased 2yds of each of these polka dot fabrics. Well in another visit to Melanated Fabrics I saw a 1.5 yd remnant of the white dots on yellow fabric and grabbed it. This allowed me to add a another piece to this collection […]
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Peek a boo: McCalls 8253
Overview: I thought this pattern was cute when it came out in the early spring release, but I’ll admit I was going to skip it due to the cut out. Then I thought…nope y’all getting this body midriff and all. LOL Turns out it shows very little anyway. Skill Level*: 2-3/Begineer-Intermediate Sewing Time: 2-3 hours […]
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Another McCall’s 8090
Overview: Tiered dress perfect for warmer weather! Skill Level*: 2/beginner Sewing Time: a day is possible Pattern Rating*: 5 Pattern: This is my second time making this pattern and surprisingly I didn’t love it the first time. Well not initially anyway, but it grew to be one of my most worn dresses in 2020 when […]
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Flowers and Ruffles: Butterick 6677
Nothing is better than when you finally find the right fabric for that pattern you’ve been wanting to sew.
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Just in time for summer: True Bias Zoey
Overview: I haven’t pattern tested in a while, but I was delighted to test for True Bias for the first time. Introducing Zoey, True Bias newest pattern, a strappy tank just in time for warm weather. The Zoey was simple to sew, one of my favorite things for spring/summer makes. I made both of mine […]
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Support Small, POC and Women Businesses Black Friday 2021
These are some of my favorite small, people of color and women owned business to support on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. The Corny Rainbow Sale on her HUMBLE sweatshirt and hoodies! Shop here
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Black Friday Deals for Sewists 2021
Great deals for you or the sewist in your life! I’ll be updating this blog as I see new sales so check back tonight and Friday morning. Add any sales I’ve missed in the comments! First up save 15% on my “Definition of a Sewist” merch in my ETSY shop. Enjoy 25% OFF for 24 […]
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Zig and Zag: Chalk and Notch Pony Stripes
Pattern: Simplicity 8268 Pattern Description: Easy-to-sew knit joggers for the entire family. Pattern is sized for adults, teens and children. Sizing: XS-L (kids) , XS-XL (adults) I sewed a kids small Difficulty: 2/easy Fabric Used: Gray ponte remnant Does it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope? Yes Were the instructions easy to follow? Very […]
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I’m baaaaack!!! Chalk and Notch Collab
Whew it’s been a while! Like many people over the last 18 months I’ve had many highs and lows. In addition to adjusting to quarantining, working from home, the kids attending virtual school (and now going back to in person with COVID numbers back on the rise), skipping vacations and missing friends and family I’ve […]
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Black Friday Sewing Deals
Believe or not 2020 is almost over. We are well into the holiday season so it’s time to save on all the sewing things you’ve been drooling over all year. Untitled Thoughts 25% of your total purchase thru 11/30/2020 By Hand London
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