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Latest sewing posts

DIY Flex‑Frame Phone Pouch

I wanted a small pouch that would open and close easily and give me a convenient way to carry my…

Trying BabyLock’s cardigan patterns

I tried out two cardigan patterns from BabyLock Japan. Here's what what worked and what didn’t, along with adjustments I…

DIY Donut Snood: A Quick Scarf Upcycle

I had a full-sized scarf—soft, pretty, but heavy and forever sliding off my shoulders. Instead of letting it sit unused,…

Upcycling a Summer Kimono into a Tiered Skirt: DIY Guide

This yukata (summer kimono) had been sitting unused for a while, so I decided to turn it into something I’d…

Trying Babylock’s Dolman Cardigan Patterns

I tried out Babylock Japan’s two open-front cardigan patterns with dolman sleeves, then added my own alterations to create my…

Making a Twisted Summer Snood

I decided to upcycle my cotton gauze shorts into a summer snood. These pair of shorts I made a while…