One of my goals over the past year is to use patterns multiple times for several reasons: you save time as your muslin is already done, you get to be creative with small alterations to the pattern each time, and it allows you to perfect your technique. This summer, I tried a PDF pattern for… Read More Mindful sewing: Knowing when to quit
Best and Worst of 2016 and learned the tragic fate of the beautiful black and yellow floral print ruffle blouse. Determined not to be bested by a pattern, I decided to make it again, with some modifications to accommodate my growing baby bump. I basically added extra girth around the waist and extra length in the… Read More Done and Done: Another ruffle blouse
As I get into back-to-school sewing, I get really excited about blouses. My work uniform basically consists of sleeveless blouses, cardigans, trousers and ballet slippers. Obviously blouses are the most fun (and easiest) of these to make. I fell in love with a Burda PDF pattern and decided to go for it. What I loved about… Read More Done and done: Gingham ruffle blouse
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