Sewing Journal

Welcome to my sewing journal. This is where I share sewing tutorials, pattern guides and adjustments, sewing tips and tricks, and little notes from the studio as I work on new patterns.

Introducing the Charlotte Top Sewing Pattern

Meet the Charlotte Top, a feminine halter sewing pattern with a cross-front, bow-back, and though...

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Introducing the Charlotte Top Sewing Pattern

Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

Ever wondered what all the stitches on your sewing machine are really for?Creating a stitch swatc...

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Learning Your Sewing Machine Through Stitches

How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

Finishing knits without an overlocker can be tricky. Wavy seams, popped stitches, and unstable ed...

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How to Finish Knits Without an Overlocker

How to plan your sewing and embrace slow sewing

A reflective look at slow sewing, intentional planning, and making handmade clothes that truly be...

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How to plan your sewing and embrace slow sewing

A summer sewing project: the Josephine tote bag

There is something especially satisfying about sewing your own accessories, particularly when the...

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A summer sewing project: the Josephine tote bag

The Nellia Dress, a quietly elegant make

The Nellia Dress was designed as a simple, softly elegant piece that fits naturally into everyday...

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The Nellia Dress, a quietly elegant make

New Sewing Kits: A Simple Way to Sew Your Own Tote Bag

Sewing can feel overwhelming before the first stitch is even made. These new Sewing Kits were cre...

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New Sewing Kits: A Simple Way to Sew Your Own Tote Bag

10 Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Sewing mistakes happen to everyone. In this Sewing Journal post, I share 10 common sewing mistake...

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10 Common Sewing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Choosing Fabric: Why It Needs to Be Felt, Not Explained

The sewing machine may feel intimidating at first, but fabric is where the real mystery lies. Unl...

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Choosing Fabric: Why It Needs to Be Felt, Not Explained

Explained: Difference Between A4, Letter Size, and A0 Size

Confused by A4, Letter, and A0 when printing sewing patterns? This guide breaks down the most com...

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Explained: Difference Between A4, Letter Size, and A0 Size

Meet Penelope: sewing a faux fur vest

A closer look at the Penelope faux fur vest sewing pattern, with tips on fabric choice, styling, ...

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Meet Penelope: sewing a faux fur vest

Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

Fabric is more than just what we sew with. It is what touches our skin, shapes our comfort, and d...

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Types of Fabric: What to Sew With and What to Wear

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