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Latest sewing posts

How to sew a Tiered Skirt w/ Bed Sheet & Japanese Spitz dog

Join me and Mr Fluffypants as we transform a Big W flannelette bed sheet into a pretty tiered skirt. The…

How to sew Side In-Seam Pockets: Easy & Better way (Free Pattern & SVG)

Previously I shared the easiest way to sew side seam pockets for absolute beginners. A month into my sewing life,…

Sewing a Wrap Dress from a Blanket

It's getting cold; it's hard to get out of bed to undress, and dress again. What if I could get…

Making a Nibushiki Kimono for easy wearing

Kimonos are very attractive, but they're also difficult to put on and keep on; it involves a lot of strings.…

Easiest way to Sew Seam Pockets (for absolute beginners)

When I just started sewing two months ago, sewing seam pockets looked way too complicated. But a skirt without pockets…

Making a reversible obi from vintage kimonos

I was offloaded two pretty kimonos years ago: a pink wool one, and a yellow summer one. The problem was,…