The bell sleeve is HOT this season! When I first saw these dramatic sleeves popping up everywhere, I'll admit I wasn't sure about the look at first, but after seeing this...
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At its essence, my Beatrix pattern is a very simple silhouette: fitted sleeves and a bodice with bust darts for shaping. The buttons in the back and hem and sleeve bands are really mere embellishment;...
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Rae here: This post is going to take a little bit of explaining, especially if you don't know what Bitmoji is. The short explanation of Bitmoji is that it's a...
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Here's a tip I end up sharing with other garment sewists all. the. time: I get my interfacings from Pam Erny at Fashion Sewing Supply. These are hands down my very...
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One of the things they tell you at Squam is that you'll have a hard time explaining it afterward to other people. I've been thinking for over a week about how...
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My current mood: YAY FALL! I don't like to switch over to more muted, dark, or neutral colors in my own wardrobe as it cools off outside; though I love the look of...
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This past weekend I turned 40 (if you didn't catch the sweet and hilarious Happy Birthday post from Elli and Jess on Saturday, do) and in a little over a week...
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Greetings, sewwy people! Elli and Jess here. This blog has been officially commandeered by Rae’s team. It is our solemn duty to inform you that today Rae is celebrating a...
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Welcome to the last day of the Cleo sewalong! If you’re just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today we'll add elastic to the waistband and hem the skirt (or...
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Welcome to Day 4 of the Cleo Skirtalong! If you're just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today we'll gather the front skirt, sew the waistband together, attach the...
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Welcome to Day 3 of the Cleo Skirtalong! If you're just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today we'll attach the pockets and sew side seams. Note that these steps...
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Welcome to Day 2 of the Cleo Skirtalong! If you're just joining us, see all of the skirtalong posts here.Today it's time to get to the fun stuff, starting with cutting...
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Welcome to Day 1 of the Cleo Skirt Sewalong!Today we'll get everything ready for cutting, including prepping your fabric, measuring and choosing a size, and tracing your pattern pieces!Wash, dry,...
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The Cleo skirt pattern is now available in print! Find a stockist here:USBlue Bar Quilts - Middleton, WIBolt Fabric Boutique - Portland ORCool Cottons - Portland, ORDomesticity - Baltimore, MDFiddlehead Artisan Supply - Belfast,...
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Last week, the most gorgeous set of Cleo skirts were posted by a set of talented ladies for the Cleo Summer Showcase. I rounded up the first half of the...
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