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New Pattern Release by Deer and Doe
Well hello there my lovely friends! I have some exciting news to share with you today! Deer and Doe Patterns just released their Fall/Winter collection for 2022, and there are some good patterns to choose for the upcoming seasons. Today, I’ll introduce you to the Deer and Doe Circee Dress, since I was a tester…
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Green and Black Polka Dot Viscose Separates
Hi all! Welcome back to another blog post read! Today’s blog post includes my review of this beautiful Lady McElroy Viscose Challis Fabric. This green and black polka dot fabric is perfect for adventurous beginners. This light-medium weight fabric have a smooth hand and silky finish with a fluid drape. It is perfect for dresses,…
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My New Rayon Challis Makes
Hi all! I absolutely love lemon print fabrics, especially large lemon prints. Even though I slightly feel like I’m sewing out of season, I’m excited that I was able to make a dress with this rayon challis lemon print. This month’s blog post features two sewing makes that were made with rayon challis fabrics. In…
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The Ultimate Free and Budget Friendly PDF Patterns’ List
Hi friends! Ever since I started sewing I have dreamed of making the ultimate capsule wardrobe. Unfortunately, I’ve been too busy with school, work, and family, and the stars never aligned for me to concentrate on such a huge task. I’ve watched my fellow sewists and friends make beautiful capsule wardrobes year after year, and…
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Mood’s Exclusive Floral Dreams Sateen & McCall’s M7253
Hi friends! Today’s blog post features Mood Fabrics Exclusive Floral Dreams Cotton Sateen and McCall’s M7253. The cotton sateen fabric was a sponsored piece by Mood Fabrics, and you can purchase this fabric here. Mood’s Exclusive Floral Dreams Cotton Sateen So far, I’ve had the opportunity to work with three beautiful fabrics from Mood by…
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Mood’s Cityscapes Fabric
Hi my friends! It has been a very long time since I’ve written a blog post. I would give you a detailed list of excuses, but I like you all too much to burden you with such a lengthy list. As mentioned in the title, this post features a fabric review of Mood Fabrics’ Cityscapes…
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Simplicity S9109 Vintage Skirt
Hi friends! As promised, here’s my review of the wrap skirt that I made with this gorgeous Lady McElroy Viscose Challis Fabric! I gave a review and details about the fabric in my previous blog post, so I won’t go into too much detail about the fabric here. Instead, I will share my experience sewing…
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Butterick B6710 Vintage Style Top
Hi friends! Are you looking for a quick and easy top with a classic loose fitting shilouette and vintage style? This Butterick B6710 would make for a great pattern for advanced beginners. Fabric Before I give you the details of the pattern used to make this top, let’s talk about this gorgeous fabric sponsored by…
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Fabric & Pattern Labor Day Weekend Sale
Hi friends! Today I have complied a list of new online fabric and pattern sales that are happening this Labor Day weekend. This list is quite similar to the Fourth of July Sales list that I complied this past summer. You may or may not be familiar with many of these online shops. I will…
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New Pattern Releases and Fabric Sales (July 24)
Hi all! Welcome back. Today I have a list of new pattern releases and fabric shops that have sales. I tried to include all of the patterns and fabric stores that I’ve seen post announcements on Instagram and other social media accounts this week. I’m sure this is not an all inclusive list. Nevertheless, here…
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Strutting Sunshine with Vogue V9265
Hi friends! The season of sunshine is shining down on me! Here’s a beautiful sunshine yellow and lavender dress that I made using the Vogue V9265 pattern. Although the end result is glorious, making this dress did not come with out its challenges. But I’ll tell you about overcoming the challenges later. First, let’s talk…
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Mauve Floral Matching Set
Hi friends! Look at this beautiful two piece matching set I made using this gorgeous cotton lawn fabric. Lately, I have been getting into the rhythm of sewing two piece matching sets. I want to get more out of my memade garments, and an effective way to do that is by making multiple garments with…
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Fourth of July 2021 Fabric & Pattern Sales
Well hello there! Welcome back to my blog! It’s been way to long since I’ve made a blog post here! I thought I would reintroduce you to this space by sharing a detailed list of online shops that are participating in 2021 Independence Day sales in the U.S. This list includes fabric, crafts, and Independent…
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