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Today, I'm sharing a pattern with you FOR FREE!! I've had this kicking around my drafts folder for ages and it brought me joy to finish it up. Now, I hope to bring you some joy too!This Dress has a curved bodice for a cute subtle hi lo look. It also has ruffles sewn into …
Bodice with 4 pleats and circle skirt sewn by Flock of Cupcakes Learn how to modify an existing pattern to include pleats.I'll show you in this video how to modify the Every Which Way Bodice to include 3 pleats on the front like the Well Dressed Wolf Innocence dress.I've also included a mini circle skirt …
If you've ever tried to dress a kid, or yourself, you know how important a placket is. It allows the dress to open up wide enough to easily take it off and put it on. Unless a dress has a wide waist and a lot of ease, a placket or a zipper is needed.Below I'll …
More tutorials - CLICK HEREPattern hacks - CLICK HEREFreebies - CLICK HERE These bows have been popping up all over the place! They are EVERYWHERE! The good news is that they're super easy to sew. The bad news is that they're not so easy to tie. Medium Bow 15" x 4" In the video below, …
Adding a snap placket is an easy way to make a romper a bit more diaper friendly. Here is a quick tutorial on how to add a placket to any pattern in your library. Right sides together, pin the romper fronts together along the rise. Finish the seam using your desired method and press …
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Tutorial for adding tucks or pleats to any pattern.
I'm sure most of you have heard of Every Which Way by now and that's because it's amazing. It's a super basic little pattern but it includes all of the building blocks you need to make just about anything you want. It has several add ons and can mix and match with other patterns in …
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You’ve heard I’m closing the shop. You want to know how that effects you as a customer. I’ll touch on a few important points for you. You will need to make sure you have all of your purchased files on your local device. They will no longer be accessible.Learn how to download your files here …
In case you hadn’t noticed, puff sleeves and sweetheart necklines are everywhere. I’ve seen them in every store from women’s clothing to baby sections. I have to admit, I love them. I also love a sweetheart neckline. There is something so feminine and delightful about it. I’ve done the sweetheart neckline a few times in …
Our newest pattern is almost ready and I thought I'd tell you a little bit about it! I know it's been a while since I've done this, but I thought there might be a few questions about this new pattern and her sister Who's Got the Button, and I figured I could answer those here. …
Over at Duchess and Hare, we just released 2 new patterns. Roundabout Hi Lo Tunic and Dress along with Home Stretch Leggings in 5 lengths. These two are such quick sews, I was able to sew up 7 garments in a weekend! SEVEN!!! Seriously, from cut to finish, each pair of leggings takes about 20 …
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A La Heart (click here to buy) is a favorite around here. It's full of vintage sentimental charm and absolutely PERFECT for Valentines day. It's already packed with options like a tulip skirt, shorts romper, gathered skirt, or full circle mini skirt, but I'm going to add one more option to it! Here is how to …
Sometimes, you have the perfect pattern for a look that you want but the closure is in the wrong spot. Most dresses have back closures, but it's actually REALLY easy to flip it to the front with very little work. Here's how to do it. Take the pattern you want to alter and print it …
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