This step-by-step tutorial is all about sewing a recessed zipper into a bag and it’s the most common type you may have seen. I’ve written …

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One of my favorite, and easiest, items of clothing to make is this two tiered skirt with an elastic waistband – and pockets! This is …

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You’ve just bought a PDF sewing pattern…so what’s next? This step-by-step tutorial walks you through downloading, printing the pattern to the right scale and assembling …

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In this tutorial I will walk you through how to sew a recessed zipper for a bag or a tote, like on my 7th Street …

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If you have ever wanted to add a zippered pocket to your bag or other sewing projects, this tutorial will walk you through how to …

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I had a small amount of this fabric leftover from a project (I made an Orchards Dress out of this gorgeous fabric) and really wanted …

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This dress!! I was very excited to be part of the testing group of the Rosendal Dress – a new pattern by Hannah Andersson Studio. …

Pattern Review: Rosendal Dress by Hannah Andersson Studio Read More »

Bias tape has many uses in the sewing world – from binding armholes and necklines to binding the edges of quilts and quilt coats like …

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This is a hack I have been wanting to try but couldn’t find specific instructions for what I had in mind – so I just …

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