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Look Like Gisele for the Big Game
Hosting the big game this weekend? What’s a girl to wear? There’s no need to don an oversized jersey or bulky sweatsuit. Take some cues from Tom Brady’s wife and look effortless yet pulled together with your team’s colors strategically … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Sewing Inspiration
Tagged big game, fashion, Gisele Bündchen, Patriots, sewing patterns, Super Bowl, Tom Brady
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Sundress Week: Josie Dress by Christine Haynes for Sew News
Kate’s Take on the Josie Sundress The first issue of Sew News that was released after I came to work here had the Josie Sundress on the cover. I thought it was so cute, and I thought it might be … Continue reading
Summer Sewing Inspiration is Here!
I often spend countless hours perusing websites (Pinterest mostly), flipping through magazines (like this one), combing thrift store aisles and simply people watching to find inspiration for my next sewing projects. It’s an exhausting pursuit, albeit super fun. As we … Continue reading
Posted in Project Inspiration
Tagged baby shower gifts to make, free lookbook, handmade gifts, knit sewing, sewing patterns, sewing projects, skirt projects, summer place mats to sew, summer sewing, swim trunk tutorial, table runner tutorial
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Happy Tank Week! I wanted to test a knit tank as well as a woven to have options. These will be my two go-to patterns for summer! First I went with the Rumi by Christine Haynes Patterns. I love Christine … Continue reading
#MeMadeMay: Kate’s Favorite Patterns
It was only recently that I was introduced to the concept of a “tried and true” pattern — one that you enjoy making and like the fit and style enough to make again and again. I was always a try-something-new … Continue reading
Posted in Me Made May, Sewing Inspiration
Tagged sew, Sew News, sewing, sewing patterns
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Sewing the Gallery Tunic
Did you read our Gallery Tunic Sew-Along back in August? Even though I was the one who posted it, I wasn’t the one who sewed the sample garment. I have to admit, though, as I cleaned up the text and … Continue reading
BurdaStyle Cape Top
Seasonally appropriate? Not in the least! I’m a summer girl, so sometimes the only thing that gets me through fall and winter is dreaming about when the warm weather will come around again. That’s what was behind my choice to … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Sewing Inspiration
Tagged fabric, fashion, sew, sewing, sewing patterns
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How To Sew Leggings
Leggings have been a trend for a while, but it’s one I hadn’t really gotten into. But when I saw the article in the Feb/Mar 2016 issue of Sew News about making your own leggings, I decided to give it … Continue reading
Posted in E-patterns, Sewing Inspiration, Tips & Techniques
Tagged DIY, fashion, sew, Sew News, sewing, sewing patterns, sewing tips
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Up in Arms Blouse featuring Art Gallery Fabrics
Shortly after I started working for Sew News in March, I was looking through recent issues and spotted the Up in Arms Blouse (Feb/Mar 2016). I thought it was super cute, and it promptly went on my list of projects … Continue reading
Posted in Me Made Monday, Sewing Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged DIY, sew, Sew News, sewing, sewing patterns
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Sew with Me: Christine Haynes
Our newest installment in the Sew with Me series comes from beloved author, designer and teacher Christine Haynes. Chances are you’ve seen Christine’s designs before, an unmistakable blend of vintage detail and modern silhouettes for garments that are both distinct … Continue reading
Me Made Monday – Some Sewing Finally!
Amanda here, chiming in and celebrating my small sewing successes. Why, you ask?Because I finally sewed something! And better yet, something for myself! Carving out time to sew or create anything is probably my biggest creative challenge these days, thanks … Continue reading
Pro Pattern Layout Tips + Comment for a Chance to Win a Prize Pack!
The latest issue of Sew News is jam-packed with free e-patterns, along with tips and techniques to adjust, correct and make those patterns work for you. Read on to take this refresher course on pattern layout and learn to prep … Continue reading
Adding to your summer wardrobe: The Tunic
This lovely woman is rocking the internet on blogs and Pinterest but there isn’t much detail about who she is. However, we can surmise that she wears this tunic with a certain bit of style and wonderful flair, no? I … Continue reading
Pillow-Making Fun at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo
Last week I had the pleasure of traveling to the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Chicago and hosting a fun pillow-making project in the Make-It Center. Expo attendees could drop by the Make-It Center booth any time during the … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, free pillow pattern, free sewing patterns, Original Sewing & Quilt Expo, pillow pattern, sewing, sewing pattern, sewing patterns, sewing pillows
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Free Halloween Sewing Projects
Have you started sewing Halloween costumes and decorations? Don’t miss these fast and FREE Halloween sewing projects: If you need a last minute costume, choose from 13 cute characters featured in Masquerade Ball, including patterns and full instructions. For easy … Continue reading
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Tagged free pattern, free patterns, free project, free projects, free sewing patterns, Halloween, Halloween project, Halloween sewing, sewing patterns
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