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Embellishing a Jeans Pocket with Floral Flair
I recently made this pair of pink jeans – I almost entirely finished them! However, I thought they needed a little something extra – some embroidery of some description, so I ended up leaving them in...
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Which thread do you use in an overlocker?
When you’re about to start with an overlocker, the question arises: Which thread do you use for your project? Of course, you can choose a thread color that matches your fabric. But did you know that...
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Swiss Star Quiltalong: Finishing the Quilt
Welcome to the last week of the Swiss Star Quiltalong, I’m so excited to share the final steps to making your quilt top. The construction of Swiss Star is unique, rather than piecing the quilt top in...
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Sewing straps with Overlock/Coverstitch Part 1: Tie Straps
Dear reader, you can never have enough tank tops, right? With a small series, I would like to introduce you to a few strap variations that make tops and dresses even more individual. This first article...
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Sewing a Stitch Book With Decorative Stitches- Part 1
It’s spring and not only beautiful weather has arrived, so did my BERNINA 790PRO . In my last post I unboxed this beautiful machine. Today, I would like to discuss how I’m getting to know this very...
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Free sewing pattern for the jeans dress “Irina” (May 2024 only)
The denim dress makes its return! Download the pattern for the jeans dress “Irina” until May 31, 2024 in the paragraph Download the free sewing pattern for the jeans dress “Irina” (May 2024 only) and...
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Zip it Up! Part 3: Sewing a zipper without a waistband
Welcome to part three of the Zip it Up! series, where we give you tips for sewing zippers. This time, we will show you an alternative to the usual zipper for trousers: Sewing a zipper without a...
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Sewing straps with Overlock/Coverstitch Part 2: Double Strap
Dear readers, in Part 1 I showed you how to sew tie straps quickly and easily using overlock, respectively coverstitch – here is the article. Part 2 will introduce you to some variations with the...
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Announcing the “Irina” Dress Sew Along! Inspiration & Fabric Requirements
Welcome! We are excited to announce a new Sew Along to make the “Irina” dress from the inspiration Magazine. The “Irina” is a loose-fitted T-shirt dress with a gathered waist, bound neckline and of...
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Between the Lines QAL, Fabric requirements + Giveaway
We’re starting the Between the Lines quilt along. I’m so excited about it. It takes me right back to the first Sugaridoo BERNINA QAL. Making a quilt together, learning different techniques, with...
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Sewing binding with Overlock/Coverstitch Part 3: Tips and Tricks
Dear readers, how can you sew a binding with an overlock respectively coverstitch machine, when the binder will not work? Welcome to the third article in that series on strap sewing – strap tops! Maybe...
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Zip it Up! Part 4: How to sew a perfect zip
We have carefully collected exciting tips and tricks from various inspiration magazines and published them on the blog. The tip “How to sew a perfect zip” is taken from inspiration issue 69. If you...
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Tutorial for the Irina dress – free pattern May 2024
Here’s a tutorial for the Irina dress – free pattern May 2024. It is a really quick and comfortable garment. Find the free pattern (May 2024 only) in this blogpost with the announcement of the free...
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Zip it Up! Part 5: Zips on parkas and jackets
Welcome to the Zip it Up! Series, where we share exciting tips and tricks from various inspiration magazines and publish them on the blog. The tip “Zips on parkas and jackets” is taken from inspiration...
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Make a Moon Bag (Free Pattern)
Moon Bag, Fanny Pack, Bum Bag, Crossbody Bag… This handy bag has many names. The main difference between a Moon Bag and a Fanny Back or Bum Bag is the style of Strap and how they are worn. While both...
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Blind hem foot for a “not-so-blind hem”
Not every project goes exactly as planned. The beauty of it is that there’s always something to learn from each project. In this one, I learned that a blind hem foot can also make a very nice...
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“Irina” Sew Along – Week 1 – Prepare Pattern
Welcome to the first week of the “Irina” Sew Along. I’m so happy to have you here and can’t wait to see what you all create! In this post we’ll cover how to prepare your pattern and make pattern...
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Between the Lines QAL: Pattern 1/9 – Row 5 Rush Hour
Here we go! The first row of the Between the Lines quilt along. I’m so excited to start this with you all. Today we are making row 5, Rush Hour. The yellow figures reminded me a bit of a traffic jam...
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“Irina” Sew Along – Week 2 – Cut Out Fabric
Welcome to Week 2 of the Irina Sew Along. This week is all about cutting out your fabric. I’ve got some tips and tricks for beginners about how to layout, check your grainline and cut out your fabric...
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The right needle is essential
Like your machine, the right needle is an indispensable element of a perfect sewing result; unfortunately, they are often all but ignored. Ideally, we shouldn’t wait till we’re plagued by skipped...
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