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Minoru Sew-Along #12: A Useful Hanging Loop

By on February 14, 2012 in Sew-Alongs, Tips

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 [...]

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Minoru Sew-Along #11: Little Hidden Pockets

By on February 10, 2012 in Sew-Alongs, Tips

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 [...]

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Minoru Sew-Along #5: A Change in the Line-Up and Checking In

By on January 23, 2012 in Inspiration and Everything Else

Happy Monday, everyone! What a fantastic weekend. You guys really like the Renfrew Top! I was thrilled to see such a positive reaction to this new pattern. It’s the perfect thing for layering on cold days like today! Three things to mention today: 1. The Renfrew Presale is on! The pattern is posted in the [...]

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Fabric Recommendations for the Minoru Jacket

Fabric Recommendations for the Minoru Jacket

By on December 6, 2011 in Fabrics

Today, let’s talk about fabric options for the Minoru Jacket. We’ll be looking for light to medium weight woven fabrics, but as with most patterns, we can always bend the rules a little bit! I’ll list some options that I think would work well, and mention some things to keep in mind as you select [...]

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Chantilly: A Late Summer Sundress

Chantilly: A Late Summer Sundress

By on September 5, 2011 in Finished Sewing Projects, Projects

If you guessed the sewing project in last week’s sneak peek was a dress, you’re right! It’s the Chantilly Dress by Colette Patterns. Isn’t it just the loveliest colour combo for late summer? Equally gorgeous with tights and boots! (I bet I can ride a bike in it, too. Haven’t tried it yet but you [...]

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How Long Should Clothing Last?

How Long Should Clothing Last?

By on September 1, 2011 in Inspiration and Everything Else

I just found a rip in the lining of this dress! I’ve been wearing it a lot this summer because it’s lightweight, fitted yet loose through the bodice. (On days when I don’t ride my bike, that is – it’s way too short for that!) Last week I was trying on one of my projects [...]

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