Whether it’s in a home sewing pattern or ready-to-wear garment, shirring details are cropping up all over the place lately. Shirring details can easily be added to your own makes for a completely custom, on-trend look. If you’ve never sewn with elastic before, don’t worry! It’s surprisingly simple to master the technique to level up your sewing game and me-made wardrobe. Just read this post for my top tips for shirring to get started!
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Whether you’re looking for the perfect beginner sewing project or just something easy you can whip up in an afternoon, this elastic waist gathered skirt tutorial is for you! This simple gathered skirt is a wardrobe staple, and super easy to make! Using only a few squares of fabric, this project is excellent for beginner sewists. Bonus- it has pockets! Add one to your summer wardrobe by following this elastic waist gathered skirt tutorial- just keep reading to find out how!
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After seeing post after post of this swoon-worthy dress on Instagram, I decided to finally hop on the McCall’s M7969 train. I’m so glad I did because this easygoing piece with a breezy feel could not be more perfect for spring! In this McCall’s 7969 sewing pattern review, I’m talking all about which size range I chose to fit my pregnant belly, adding pockets to a dress pattern, and giving my final thoughts on the pattern instructions. Read the full post to find out more!
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The first maternity-friendly addition to my handmade wardrobe: The Billie Sweatshirt Dress from Tilly and the Buttons. Find all the details about this make, including how I embroidered my family’s heart-shaped initials onto it, in this blog post!
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Looking to add some fun to your sewing space? I’ll teach you how to make these donut sewing pattern weights using polymer clay in this quick and easy step-by-step tutorial!
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