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New Pattern Release

New Pattern Release

Just released and now available for purchase. Just in time for Holiday sewing. Ella ♥ Once again, I found myself inspired by Grace Kelly’s impeccable style and vintage sewing patterns. One pattern, many different looks. Silk Dupioni, a crisp, tight-weaved silk, gives Ella a fairy 

Hip Zip Bag Tutorial

Hip Zip Bag Tutorial

I’ve been designing more lately. Some are for the shop and another for free.  This little cutie is for free. I wrote a guest post for C&T Pub blog [Link] in honor of National Sewing month. Free pattern for a Zip Hip Bags for dolls 

Sew in Style Sewing Camp

Sew in Style Sewing Camp

Naomi sent in a photo this afternoon, after sewing up a skirt for her doll. Naomi used the “Simple Mini Skirt” pattern (page 38) from her copy of Sew in Style. She used a fat quarter of this pretty striped fabric. Naomi expressed that it 

Welcome to Sew in Style Summer Sewing Program

We’re just getting started. Just like a summer reading program, it takes the kids a bit to finish that first book. Sewing programs are no different. I love hearing from you about how your kiddos are getting on with their projects. Thank you! Remember it’s 

Storage Solution for Organizing my Stash

Storage Solution for Organizing my Stash

I’ve spent the last 5 days or so organizing my stash. I had had it with the overflowing, unruly stash taking over my sewing space (and many other areas of our house). I’m not a neat-freak, but feel creating is more fun when the space 

Valentine’s Day Top Ottobre 2/2013

Valentine’s Day Top Ottobre 2/2013

I love the simplicity of this pattern from Ottobre magazine, spring/summer issue 2013. I made the version #16 with the color blocking, using pink and white. I thought it would look great running around doing my mom thing today. I loved how it went together 

Are Scrunchies Really Back?

Are Scrunchies Really Back?

My daughters tell me lots of girls wear fabric covered ponytail holders at their schools. If so, yay!  I wore a hair scrunchie everyday for years, either on my wrist or in my hair. I made one for  practically every outfit (sewing tutorial to follow, 

A T-shirt pattern from Deer and Doe

Have you tried sewing a t-shirt for yourself yet? Well, here is your chance. Deer and Doe are offering their plantain shirt pattern for free. It looks great! What appeals to me is that is is straightforward. This would be a great base to add 

diy Gottex Swim Skirt tutorial

diy Gottex Swim Skirt tutorial

Swim skirts seem to be all the rage this summer. I especially love the Gottex swim skirts, but not so much the price tag on them. Whenever I see them, I think, “I could make that.” Here’s how I did it… Swim Skirt with front 

Seasonal Designing: Teacher Gifts, Summer Reading Programs, and Sewing Classes

Seasonal Designing: Teacher Gifts, Summer Reading Programs, and Sewing Classes

I am teaching several sewing classes throughout the summer and have been designing some projects for them. I always feel like this local shop has new and unique examples hanging around and I wanted to be consistent with their style. It can be challenging to