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Busting the waist myth

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:April 25, 2026
  • Post category:Measure for Fit
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Time to BUST another MYTH! People continue to ask where the waist really is, and they should — because your sewing and fit deserves facts, not folklore - and I'll…

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Simplicity Pattern 1061 — Week 1

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:July 3, 2018
  • Post category:Sew Alongs

Welcome to my sew along for Simplicity pattern #1061 NOTE: This pattern has been discontinued and removed from the catalog, but the pattern remains readily available through independent resellers. If…

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Simplicity Pattern 1061 — Week 2

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:July 3, 2018
  • Post category:Sew Alongs

Welcome back! You might be tempted to jump right into major adjusting, but it’s easiest to hold off on that until the end. When it comes to pattern adjustments, in…

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Simplicity Pattern 1061 — Week 3

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:July 3, 2018
  • Post category:Sew Alongs

This week our pattern will finally meet fabric! Cutting is one of the most important jobs so don’t rush through it. Our project has several different materials: Fashion Fabric Contrast…

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Simplicity Pattern 1061 — Week 4

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:July 3, 2018
  • Post category:Sew Alongs

This week we put it all together. Trim to Bodice Pocket to Skirt Skirt to Bodice Zipper and Hem My project This is the fun part we’ve all been waiting…

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Simplicity Pattern 1061 — Week 5

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:July 3, 2018
  • Post category:Sew Alongs

This week I will assemble my jacket, focusing on a few places where I can provide you with some good sewing tips. Princess Seams Jacket to Jacket Lining Cuffs Marking…

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Part 1

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:June 30, 2018
  • Post category:How to use your basic sewing machine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3wxBG8TfNY

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Part 2

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:June 30, 2018
  • Post category:How to use your basic sewing machine

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Part 3

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:June 30, 2018
  • Post category:How to use your basic sewing machine

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Part 4

  • Post author:laura
  • Post published:June 30, 2018
  • Post category:How to use your basic sewing machine

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