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Latest sewing posts

Replicating a Mini T-shirt

This cherry t-shirt fits me well so I thought I'd try replicating it. Original tee Replicated tee Taking the patternFinished…

Upcycling a Kimono Sleeve into a Shoulder Bag

After turning the hem of a coffee-stained silk kimono into a skirt, I decided to upcycle the leftover sleeve into…

Turning a Kimono into Tacked Faux Wrap Skirt

My mother lent this silk kimono to a friend, and it came back with coffee stains 30 years ago. So…

Making convincing 2-piece Kimonos for easy wearing

While wearing a kimono the traditional way is not that hard if the size fits you, when it is oversized…

Shirring using Chain Stitch on BabyLock: An experiment & alternative

I've always wanted to do shirring; wide waistbands look nice and are so comfy when they are made with shirring.…

Flannelette Tiered Skirt Pattern v2 (and steps)

Last year, I made a pink tiered skirt with my puppy out of a flannelette bed sheet from Big W,…