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A (Late) Look Back at 2018

By: TipStitched January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

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Considering it’s the 10th of January I’m a little late in recapping my 2018, but I want to take this stroll down memory lane anyway. By my count I created and blogged about 58 garments in 2018! Not to shabby, if I do say so myself. And that number doesn’t include orders, gifts for family…

Waterfall Cardigan: Style Sew Me Madison

By: TipStitched January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

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Statement Cardigan thanks to Style Sew Me

Martha Stewart Easy Press 2 Unboxing

By: TipStitched December 30, 2018December 30, 2018

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You knew it was coming. Even before my Cricut Maker shipped I knew I wanted the Cricut Easy Press 2. I opted for the limited Martha Stewart edition that is only available at Micheal’s. It is a bit more, but it also includes some extras, so it really is a better deal. See my unboxing…

Made by a Fabricista: Butterick 6385

By: TipStitched December 30, 2018December 30, 2018

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I think I’ve decided I need to make one wool winter coat a year. Last year was the Closet Case Clare Coat and this year is this Butterick 6385. Read my contributor post at Fabric Mart here! Pattern: Butterick 6385 Pattern Description:Fitted coats have princess seams, back yoke with forward shoulder seams, two-piece sleeve, collar…

Suit Up! Simplicity 8749

I’m so proud of this suit!

Ultimate Gift List for Sewists

By: TipStitched November 20, 2018January 8, 2019

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Can you believe its November already? We are officially well into the holiday season, which apparently starts right after (or almost before) Halloween. Black Friday is drawing near which triggers gift buying for many so whether you’re looking for a little treat for a sewsister, an nudge to that friend who says they want to…

Black Friday Deals for Makers 2018

By: TipStitched November 19, 2018December 17, 2018

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It’s that time again for all the best deals of the year on fabric, notions and patterns. Check back daily as I will be updating as I see new deals. Please share with me any deals you find in the comments and I’ll update the post! Closet Case Patterns – save here Take 20% off…

My Joann Haul: Winter/Holiday 2018

By: TipStitched November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

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Look what I bought!

Staple Wrap Top: New Look 6560

By: TipStitched November 14, 2018November 19, 2018

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My new favorite wrap top.

What I’ve Sewn: 3rd Quarter 2018

By: TipStitched October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

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I really love my quarterly recaps! I’m always just so darn proud of all I’ve made. This quarter (August, September, October) I made the time to sew up 18 garments. Six were for pattern tests, six were for Fabric Mart’s Fabricista, which left six personal sewing projects. It’s not surprising that 10 of the 18…