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Latest sewing posts

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 made this donut snood by upcycling a scarf, then sewed a warmer one from a plush blanket. Here are…

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…

Sheet Happens: Sewing Dresses from a Single Bed Sheet

I have a queen-size bed, but picked up a single sheet set on sale at Target. Still, the fabric felt…