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Done and Done: The Megan Nielsen Jarrah Sweater

I bought this pattern in 2018 (in paper form?!?) but somehow only got around to making it now. This is a pretty quick and easy sew but is no less satisfying for it. I cut a size 14 at the shoulders and graded out to an 18 at the hips, as per my measurements. I… Read More Done and Done: The Megan Nielsen Jarrah Sweater

February 8, 2021February 7, 2021 Samantha SchmidtLeave a comment

Tips and Tricks for Sewing with Plaid

If you’ve been around for a while, you know I loooooove working with plaid. Honestly! Some people are so scared of it, but I honestly find it so satisfying (and sometimes easier!) I’ve come a long way since my first forays into plaid and want to tell you it’s not as hard as you think!… Read More Tips and Tricks for Sewing with Plaid

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Samantha SchmidtLeave a comment

2020 Sewing Year in Review

Well, it’s been a year! Can you believe we actually made it here? Are we here? I feel like December 31 is still ages away. Either way, I’ve decided my sewing year is over and I’m wrapping things up early with my blog. We’re moving December 1st and life is going to be too busy… Read More 2020 Sewing Year in Review

November 24, 2020November 23, 2020 Samantha SchmidtLeave a comment

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Hello! I’m Sam! I’m an elementary school French and Art teacher and I live with my husband and two young kids in a two-bedroom apartment. We chose not to have a car and try really hard to live a low-impact life. But I also really, really love making clothes.

I’ve been sewing pretty much my whole life, but it’s been in the last five years or so that I’ve really committed to changing my clothing consumption habits and thought really hard about my style. This blog is something of a record of that journey.

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