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Kei Made
- April 11, 2026
Trying BabyLock’s cardigan patterns
I tried out two cardigan patterns from BabyLock Japan. Here's…
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- March 21, 2026
DIY Donut Snood: A Quick Scarf Upcycle
I had a full-sized scarf—soft, pretty, but heavy and forever…
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- February 21, 2026
Upcycling a Summer Kimono into a Tiered Skirt: DIY Guide
This yukata (summer kimono) had been sitting unused for a…
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- January 3, 2026
Trying Babylock’s Dolman Cardigan Patterns
I tried out Babylock Japan’s two open-front cardigan patterns with…
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- December 27, 2025
Making a Twisted Summer Snood
I decided to upcycle my cotton gauze shorts into a…
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- July 26, 2025
Sheet Happens: Sewing Dresses from a Single Bed Sheet
I have a queen-size bed, but picked up a single…
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- July 12, 2025
Upcycling Knit Tops into a Reversible Twist Beanie
After my two knit tops shrunk (or stretched) in the…
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- June 28, 2025
The Everything Dress: Altering BabyLock’s Yoke Dress Pattern
I was after a comfy, all-season dress—something I could throw…
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- June 14, 2025
Making a Reversible Sash Belt from Vintage Kimonos
Last year I made a reversible Obi from two vintage…
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- June 7, 2025
Making a Slouchy Beanie from a Knit Top
I bought this knit top almost 15 years ago. It's…
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- May 31, 2025
Converting a T-shirt to a Gathered Yoke Pattern
The general idea to converting a t-shirt pattern into a…