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July 13, 2017August 7, 2017

Kalle Shirt Dress: Oh, I just picked this up off the floor

Closet Case Patterns Kalle Shirt Dress

I know that I’m on a winner with a make when even my husband gets it. It was like that… Read More

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July 6, 2017August 7, 2017

And Mother wore Moneta (and Moneta and Moneta)

Colette Moneta knit dress hacked for nursing access

Today’s post is a double whammy: I’m going to talk about easing into motherhood as a sewist and, also, about… Read More

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June 29, 2017

This Orsola Dress Ain’t No Plain Jane

The Orsola wrap dress from By Hand London sewn in a navy tencel

My latest make is the Orsola dress and skirt, the newest pattern release from the lovely ladies at By Hand London.… Read More

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June 19, 2017

A Birdy Bombshell Swimsuit

Check out this blog about sewing the Bombshell Swimsuit, including some tips for those with a small bust

This bird-themed beauty is the Bombshell Swimsuit from Closet Case Patterns (view C) and I’m not sure what I am… Read More

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June 17, 2017June 18, 2017

A “Salty” Bettine Dress in Jersey (AKA Bettine + Saltspring)

A jersey mash-up of Bettine from Tilly and the Buttons and Sewaholic Saltspring skirt

This is my pattern mash-up version of  Bettine from Tilly and the Buttons – a dress I highly recommend for beginners. A… Read More

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June 16, 2017June 18, 2017

Sew Japan: Macaron, Sorbetto and a gathered skirt

Gathered or dirndl skirt with polka dots in double gauze cotton from Japan(worn with Mimi blouse from Love at First Stitch by Tilly and the Buttons)

My little family was lucky enough to take a holiday to Japan last month, visiting Kyoto and Tokyo. So bring… Read More

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June 15, 2017June 18, 2017

Easy Pleated Skirt: A Fabric Coup de Coeur

An easy pleated skirt with elastic waist band made out of pre-pleated fabric

One of best moments in life as a sewist is when you walk into a fabric store and fall in… Read More

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June 15, 2017June 19, 2017

These are a Few of My Favourite Things

The lovely Ava dress from Victory Patterns in pink and turquoise waxed cotton

Hi, I’m Beck, and this is what I sew! When I first thought about starting a sewing blog, one of… Read More

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June 9, 2017June 18, 2017

My Makes + Musings on Being (and Becoming) a Sewist

I love all my patterns from independent pattern designers, they are the heart of the modern online sewing community

I exist as a sewist thanks to the online sewing community. About three years ago, on a lovely Spring Friday… Read More

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