Happy Monday, everyone! Today’s post is about how to change the Cambie Dress to a straight-across neckline instead of the sweetheart neckline! It’s so easy to do. Maybe you like the Cambie Dress, but think it’s a little too sweet with the sweetheart neckline, feminine gathered sleeves and full gathered skirt. Or maybe you’re about [...]

A Big List of Tips for Sewing Knits!
Hey, everyone! Happy Monday! I’ve been asked for tips on sewing knit fabrics, to help with sewing up the Renfrew Top pattern. So I’ve compiled a whole bunch of links, tutorials and tips that might help you! Tips for Sewing Knits: Conquering Knits: A Self-Help Guide Lauren from Lladybird’s no-nonsense guide to sewing with knit fabrics, [...]

Minoru Sew-Along #15: An Alternative to Slipstitching Cuffs
Yesterday, we sewed the lining into our jackets. Today we’ll finish it up by sewing the lining to the cuffs. The pattern instructions call for slipstitching, but we can even do that part by machine with a little trick. I’ll show you how to sew the lining into our jacket cuffs completely by machine! If [...]

Minoru Sew-Along #12: A Useful Hanging Loop
Today, we’ll sew a useful little hanging loop into our jacket lining. This jacket feature was suggested by Rachel of My Messings during pattern testing and I loved the idea! Especially if you’re coming in from the rain, it’s so handy to be able to hang up the wet jacket by a loop and let [...]

Minoru Sew-Along #11: Little Hidden Pockets
Pockets today! I love these pockets. They’re inside, safe from the rain, and with the velcro closure, nothing’s going to fall out! Today we’ll sew on the interior patch pockets on our lining. If you’ve been running behind like me, and still haven’t cut your lining fabric yet, today’s the day! You’ll need to have [...]

Flap Pockets on the Minoru Jacket
I thought I’d point out these great-looking flap pockets that Kirsty from Rocket Sews is adding to her Minoru Jacket. Isn’t the fabric fantastic? Talk about brightening up a dull rainy day! If you’re up to speed with or ahead of the sew-along, it may be too late for some of you to add these [...]
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Hello, I'm Tasia and I'm a sewaholic! I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada and love fabric, colour and fashion. I blog about sewing projects, sewing tips and inspiration... and I've recently launched my own collection of sewing patterns!
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$100 Giveaway from Hart’s Fabric!
February 27, 2012
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How Close Is Your Nearest Fabric Store?
February 21, 2012
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Introducing the next pattern…the Cambie Dress!
May 4, 2012
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Too Much Frosting, Not Enough Cake
April 10, 2012
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Today I’m the Big 3-0. Happy birthday to me!
February 22, 2012
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Cambie Dress Patterns: Now In Stock!
May 21, 2012
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3,000 bus tickets + 6 hula hoops = ???
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Mary’s Cambie Dress
May 16, 2012
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A Flood of New Retailers
May 15, 2012
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Slightly Less Sweet: Cambie Dress with a Straight Neckline
May 14, 2012
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