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Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week One: Wardrobe Basics

June 17, 2014 WeAllSew

Join us as SeamstressErin takes us on a five-week tour of indie garment pattern companies, with designs for everything from basic wardrobe pieces and vintage dresses to lingerie and cutting-edge fashion. … More

How to Make a Padded Phone Pouch

June 5, 2014 Sue Bleiweiss

Clip this pouch to your hand bag and you’ll have easy access to your phone while you’re out running errands – you can tuck your “to do” list in one of the outside pockets. … More

DIY Wedding Inspiration

June 4, 2014 WeAllSew

June is traditionally associated with weddings, and today we have some DIY wedding inspiration from Rhea Lucovsky. … More

How to Make a Zippered Travel Pouch for Dad

May 29, 2014 Melissa Mortenson

Make a simple yet practical travel bag for Dad (or any traveler in your life). … More

How to Make a Chopsticks A-Line Dress for Girls

May 22, 2014 Jessica Abbott

The perfect dress for your little fashionista—and easy-breezy as a summer day. Combining the simplicity of flat construction with a touch of fancy in fabric selection, this A-line dress is so super-simple to sew it will become your go-to pattern for the season. … More

Charles James Retrospective at the MET

May 16, 2014 WeAllSew

Fashion designer Charles James career peaked between the late 1940’s-50’s when he produced some of the most memorable garments ever made. See his work on exhibit this summer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. … More

DIY Silk Clutch with Bobbin Work Quilting

How to Make a Bobbin Work-Quilted Silk Clutch

May 6, 2014 WeAllSew

Remember last week’s post on free-motion bobbin work by Teri Lucas? Practice your skills as you create quilted fabric for this lovely silk clutch. … More

Beach Bound Straw Tote Restyle: Burlap and Bridal Lace

April 30, 2014 Melissa Mortenson

Here’s a note from WeAllSew reader Flavia with a great re-make of one of our projects from last summer. Love the lace over burlap combination! … More

How to Make a Floppy Fedora

April 17, 2014 WeAllSew

Whether you’re beachside sipping mojitos, out shopping at your local farmers market, or knee-high in farm muck; you’ll want to make and wear this extra-large-brimmed hat to protect yourself from the sun! … More

8 Skirts to Sew for Spring: Maxi Skirt Round-Up

April 4, 2014 WeAllSew

Probably like most the rest of you our weather is so cold and terrible right now, but we are dreaming of Spring…and what better way to look forward to Spring than to sew some maxi skirts? … More

How to Sew an Asymmetrical Ruffle Skirt

April 3, 2014 Jessica Abbott

Don’t let a long cold winter cramp your style! It’s time to work on your breezy summer wardrobe, and this skirt is your ticket to an easygoing summer attitude. … More

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How to Make a Vinyl Applique Luggage Tag

March 27, 2014 Nicole Stevenson

Going on a trip? Hate losing your luggage at baggage claim? Make one-of-a-kind labels for your bags following these simple instructions from Nicole Stevenson. … More

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