Category: Sewing

Thrift Store Fabric Shopping

Over the years I have gotten some great fabric from thrift stores. There are lots of times I purchase fabric with no project in mind and the fabric often dictates the project I make. I may see a piece of fabric and a project instantly comes to mind. Then there are those occasions when I […]

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Buda 6476 – Sewing Pattern Review

I fell in love with this pullover pattern when I first say it and was very excited to give it a try. In the end I have a bit of mixed feelings, but I will still give it another try and recommend trying it if you are looking for a simple pullover. The Burda 6476 […]

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Reversible Jacket

My Thoughts On Making A DIY Capsule Wardrobe

The idea of making a diy capsule wardrobe has been something I have wanted to do for a long time. Over the years I have made clothing pieces, but I have never tried making a complete wardrobe. In preparation for this project I purged my existing wardrobe. I have also limited my new purchases to […]

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T-Shirt with varying lengths

Burda 6820 – Sewing Pattern Review

I absolutely love this Burda 6820 t-shirt pattern. I have made view “B” and “C” several times over the years and it is one of the patterns we have used in our T-Shirt class. I have done a sew-along with this pattern years ago; however, in revisiting this pattern in our IG Live Session @craftedspaces, […]

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McCall’s 7874 – Sewing Pattern Review

craftedspaces · DIY Wardrobe Pattern Review – McCalls 7874   In our IG live session we took a look at the McCall’s 7874 activewear pattern. We spoke about the pattern in great detail and provided some insight into working through the pattern instructions. This post is a summary of that discussion, along with some additional […]

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Female model in wide leg pants

Burda 6573 – Sewing Pattern Review

 craftedspaces · DIY Wardrobe Pattern Review – Burda 6573   We recently took a look at the Burda 6573 pants pattern in an IG live session. We spoke about the pattern in great detail and provided some insight into working with the pattern. I want to provide a summary of that discussion, along with […]

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Unbleached cotton fabric and muslin mock-up

Why You Should Make A Toile Or Muslin

Creating a muslin is an extra step in the sewing process that comes with many benefits; but, how do you decide if a muslin is needed for your project? Let us say you are working with a pattern for the first time, and you want to know if the finished garment will fit you as […]

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Sewing Knits Without A Serger

Sewing Knits Without A Serger

The first t-shirt pattern in our sew-along is Burda 6820. This close fitting t-shirt pattern is designed for a two-way stretch jersey. I have sewn this pattern before with and without the use of my serger (overlock) machine. A serger does make sewing knits super easy, but there are some aspects of the project such […]

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Ten Steps to Getting Started with Your DIY Capsule Wardrobe

There is only a couple weeks officially left for spring, but I intent on making the best of it and making a few spring wardrobe projects to share with you guys. Today I shared another video in our series. The goal is to post a videos and share my progress here on the blog and […]

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DIY Capsule Wardrobe Sew-Along

*This is a pre-recorded video. If you have always wanted to make your own clothing, you are going to be very excited about what I am about to share. Last year I went through my wardrobe and purged everything that did not fit or no longer reflected my personal style. I was left with pieces […]

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