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20 Dec, 2019

Notched leggings / Tips for Sewing with Knits

Working with knits has always been a bit of a challenge for me. But many people, my grandma included, love to sew with the fabric because projects come together quickly, don't need a lot of intricate fitting details, and don't need to be finished off.

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06 Dec, 2019

On Selvage / Scrap-Busting

Today I'm talking about one of my favorite things—selvage! Even in my early sewing days, when I didn't think much about saving extra fabric, which I talked about in my scrap-busting introduction, I did save selvage because I found it so beautiful.

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06 Dec, 2019

Native Coasters / Making No. 1 / FLORA / Scrap-Busting

Can you believe we're nearing the end of the year already? It seems like the months have gone by so quickly. First, there was the spring that showed up with all its tenderness. Then there was summer so playful and carefree. And then along came fall gently nudging us toward home. Now winter is nearly here as we drink our tea and coffee under cozy blankets.

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15 Nov, 2019

Chaparral Overalls / Rolled Cuff Hack

In the previous two posts, I shared the adjustments I made for my overalls and a tutorial for how to adjust the front bib. This post is the final in the Chaparral Overalls mini sew-along, and in it, I'm sharing a little hack!

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