Dreamin’ of summer? Yes, maybe a little even though when I was sweating under the hot summer sun, I wanted it to be winter already 🙂 So I am not complaining. Somehow I find myself sewing my bikinis at the peak of winter. What happens is by the time I realize that I need some…
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Making a skirt from sprout patterns was definitely a different sewing experience. Let’s start by the ordering process. You go to the company’s website and choose a sewing pattern that you like from a number of designers. Then you choose your fabric and the pattern pieces are printed directly on the fabric. This is great…
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I made a previous version of this dress last summer and as I expected I ended up wearing Tilly’s Bettine dress a lot. So when I started thinking of adding a new, comfortable, easy-to wear everyday dress to my wardrobe, I thought about this pattern again. The previous version was made of woven fabric, light-weight…
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I have been looking for a bag that would have the comfort of a backpack but would also have the look of an everyday city bag. When I saw Colette’s Cooper bag, I really liked the style and I thought that with the right material I could turn it into a versatile bag.
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I don’t remember the last time I bought a one piece swimsuit or wore one to the beach. I wear one for swimmers when I go to the pool for swimming but that’s about it. That’s why I was excited to try this swimsuit by Papercut Patterns. It gave me a chance to make one…
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I began making swimsuits because I like being active on the beach and I could never find a bikini that is both nice and comfortable at the same time. I would be frustrated going from store to store and not finding anything that I like. For someone who is used to making everyday garments like…
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I completed the first bikini set from Papercut Soma swimsuit pattern. As you might remember I was working on bikini Variation 2. You can read about the preparations here. I made my muslin size XS which came out as a good fit. However, when I finished the bikini pants and tried them on, they…
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I put in the second sleeve right into its place a few days ago finally completing the Dress Shirt. I was not sure how this dress will turn out in the end. I am used to sewing more closely fitted garments and I was not sure whether I could go with the loose style of…
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Now that summer is at its peak, I try to adjust my sewing to the heat of long summer days. At this season, I look for functional and easy-to-wear summer pieces for my wardrobe. That’s why I ordered one of Tilly’s newest releases for this summer: the Bettine Dress.
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