Curtains are a great way to update any room, and with this simple curtain construction method, my bedroom was transformed in just a couple of hours! When I moved in, my ...
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This winter has felt long and especially cold. Full disclosure, I live in Northern California, where “cold” is somewhere between 45-60 degrees. I am fully aware that this makes me ...
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Necklines play such an important role in a garment since they're front and center, yet I find myself sewing the same one over and over when it comes to my ...
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Hello friends! I have something a bit different to share with you today! As sewists, I’m sure we’re all inspired by rtw (ready-to-wear) from time to time and happily modify amazing ...
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Have you ever liked BOTH sides of a fabric and had a hard time choosing which side to use for your final garment? That happened to us with the ...
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My husband got a new tattoo this year, so of course I had to make him a shirt to show it off! I knew I wanted this Cali Fabrics Black ...
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Roses, jewellery and a table for two are all well and good... but me-time is a girl's best friend! This Valentine's Day, I'm planning a date with myself! Whether you ...
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Do you ever get a fabric in the mail and then immediately order it in ALL the colors? That's exactly what I did with the modal jersey's from the shop! ...
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My daughter was home from college for Winter break and you know that means she had another cosplay challenge for me! This one was for the character "Pidge" from Voltron. ...
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I'm always looking for good quality knit stripes, and luckily Cali Fabrics has a great selection. This top is made with a ponte stripe which is sadly now out of stock ...
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As soon as it gets chilly I want to get all comfy and cozy, so naturally I begin gravitating towards French Terry fabric! If you're looking for a French Terry ...
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Every good sewist will tell you that the secret to sewing stripes is to pin, pin, pin... so I'm here to show you a dress made with just 2 or ...
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The evolution of the sewing blogging community has been an interesting thing to witness. I myself have been blogging about sewing (off and on) since 2011(!). In those early days, ...
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Today I’ve got another fabric comparison post for you! Just like last time when I compared 3 different fabrics using the same pattern, this time I used the same pattern ...
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Tis the season .... to freak out because you haven't even started all that holiday sewing you planned! Patterns for quick-sew, one-size gifts are at the top of my stack ...
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Since I'm here in sunny California, I have only recently had to add layers over my tops. I'm a sucker for sweaters, so I love being able to pull on ...
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Recently I must have been in a sweatpants sewing mood because (almost) everyone got sweatpants! To me fall=french terry. So everyone got french terry sweatpants! First the boys got to ...
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My siblings and I fought the giggles that were tickling the insides of our tummies. Thump thump thump….. Boom! My brother flew into the bedroom and slammed the door behind ...
Read MoreHi Readers! I'm happy to share my latest historical costume with you. This one takes us back to about 1895, complete with huge puffed sleeves, ribbons and rosettes. This isn't my ...
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