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.

Everything About Self Covered Buttons

Self covered buttons are a small detail, but they can completely change the look and feel of a ha...

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Everything About Self Covered Buttons

Digital vs. Printed Sewing Patterns: What’s the Difference?

Digital or printed sewing patterns, which one should you choose? In this post, I compare PDF and ...

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Digital vs. Printed Sewing Patterns: What’s the Difference?

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

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 erreurs de couture courantes et comment les éviter

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

La machine à coudre peut paraître intimidante au premier abord, mais après avoir lu attentivemen...

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Ce matériau qui a vraiment besoin d'être ressenti

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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Explication : Différence entre les formats A4, Lettre et A0

How to Start Sewing Clothes

A beginner friendly guide to sewing your first clothes, from starting with simple accessories to ...

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Comment commencer à coudre des vêtements ?

Sewing with wool – which one to choose?

Wool is a beautiful and versatile fabric, but choosing the right weight matters. A simple guide t...

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Coudre avec de la laine : laquelle choisir ?

Sewing pattern weights: a simple tool for better cutting

Vous en avez assez de voir vos patrons de couture glisser partout pendant que vous essayez de les...

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Inspiration : Poids des motifs

How to adjust a trouser pattern

Ceci est un tutoriel pour vous aider à adapter un patron de pantalon à vos mensurations. Par exem...

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Comment ajuster un patron de pantalon

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