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Latest sewing posts

How to sew (easily accessible) elastic casings for cuffs & waistbands

It's nice to have elastic casing (for waistbands and cuffs) with a permanent opening. This allows easy adjustment of elastic…

DIY Thread Sample Cards for storing left over threads (free SVG & 3MF)

What do you do with sewing thread that's running out (and replacement isn't needed right away)? I decided to keep…

Gathered Yoke Dress Pattern

I wanted to try making a top or a dress with gathered yoke. After a few hours of internet surfing,…

3D Printing Flower Buttons with Fusion360

I wanted to replace my dress buttons so they don't contrast so much. I didn't have any spare buttons that…

Easy Culotte Shorts (with pockets): Sewing pattern & tutorial

Culottes, gaucho, skorts, scants, skircho, wide-leg short pants... there are so many (Japanese English?) names for these skirt-like shorts. 🤣…

DIY Elastic Waist Belt with 3D-printed buckles

Elastic waist belts from online stores were so tight. I wondered if I could make my own with some wide…