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Natural Tie Dye Tshirt process
Making a natural tie dye Tshirt is a bit of an experiment I love taking something that isn’t being used any more, and make it into something new. This was an unloved old white Tshirt. I looked around my kitchen for items to dye it.I came up with paprika, salt and onion skins. Making a…
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Eco friendly laundry room tips
Eco friendly laundry tips that work Some things in life are hard to avoid. Like laundry. Let’s do our part to make eco friendly laundry habits a part of our routine. This post contains affiliate links. Should you click a link and later make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost…
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Get started sewing clothes that fit
Getting your measurements right is the foundation to sewing clothes that fit. Most patterns you buy will put you in a size based on three measurements: Getting a well-fitting garment starts with good measurements. Measure the bust/chest: Measure around the fullest part of the bust/chest. Make sure the tape measure is parallel to the ground…
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New: Private fitting lessons
I thought I would try a new way to help people who want more support on their garment sewing journey. Ok, so if you are reading this, chances are: You know I’m really into helping people fit their clothes to their unique body. It can be frustrating shopping or making clothes that weren’t designed for…
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How to start sewing clothes
Things to know when you are starting your first garment sewing project How does one even know where to start with making their own clothes anyway? If you want to start sewing clothes, it’s like anything else to learn. Did you learn to ride a bike or swim or read right away? No. It does…
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Sew a maxi dress into a skirt
I’ve been doing a lot of “shopping in my closet” lately, and I thought I’d share my latest project where I sew a maxi dress into a skirt. Sure, shopping in the store or buying patterns is great. But in this quick beginner sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how I got a “new” skirt in…
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Alterations aren’t boring.
Sometimes it seems like people who sew love to hate alterations. If that’s you, I’d love to change your mind! First of all, I have a question for you. Why did you start to sew? Might it have something to do with the following: I have an interest in all of the above. I started…
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Selecting fabric for garment sewing
So you have an idea of something you want to sew, but how do you choose the right fabric for the project? Selecting fabric for your project can be tricky for a new sewer to get right, so I thought I’d offer some tips to help you get your project started on thre right foot.…
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How to use size charts for women’s clothing
Or: Standard sizing & shopping: how I find clothes that work when my measurements are in different sizes. First of all….who has gone clothes shopping and been frustrated that they can’t find something that fits right? I sure have, especially with jeans. I’ll get into my story in a minute. You may have noticed that…
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Join me at the Beginner Sewing Summit
I will be presenting a class at the Beginner Sewing Summit happening May 3-7, 2021. Join me for Hemming 101. In this class we will go over a basic double turned hem on a pair of pants, and we will also be letting a hem down on a skirt. For this class, my aim was…