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It's pattern testing time again!
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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Ruffle Sleeve Top

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Printed sewing patterns are almost here!

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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Pleated Summer dress

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New Pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Jumpsuit

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The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing up (sewing button and tacking the facing)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing the hem with bias binding
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Sewing an all-in-one facing
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How to sew a hand-stitched button loop
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Attaching the shoulder panels (View B)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Hemming + sewing button in place
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Binding the neckline
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The Collins Top Sew-along : How to make a button loop closure
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The Collins Top Sew-Along : Sewing the sleeves
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How to sew a bias bound seam
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The Collins Top Sew-Along : Assembling the body of the top (both views)
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Introducing Saki - Sew-along photographer and all-round awesome maker!
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Planning your top (free downloadable template)
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The Collins Top Sew-Along : Lengthening the pattern
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Re-drafting the facing (required after full bust adjustment)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment - removing the bust dart
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment (FBA for a dartless bodice)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Tester Round-up
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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Slouchy Cardi
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Are you joining me for #makersforfashrev?
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New pattern : Introducing the Collins Top
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Talking about : Accepting slow and embracing my creative process
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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The pleated skirt
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Talking about : A new job, a little less time, a survey (and a giveaway!)
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The Acton : A little pocket pattern hack
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I’m Emily and welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I share my passion for the art of pattern making and sewing through the design of beautiful patterns and the development of thorough and thought-provoking tutorials.
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Featured
It's pattern testing time again!
New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Ruffle Sleeve Top
Printed sewing patterns are almost here!
New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Pleated Summer dress
New Pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Jumpsuit
The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing up (sewing button and tacking the facing)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing the hem with bias binding
The Collins Top Sew-along : Sewing an all-in-one facing
How to sew a hand-stitched button loop
The Collins Top Sew-along : Attaching the shoulder panels (View B)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Hemming + sewing button in place
The Collins Top Sew-along : Binding the neckline
The Collins Top Sew-along : How to make a button loop closure
The Collins Top Sew-Along : Sewing the sleeves
How to sew a bias bound seam
The Collins Top Sew-Along : Assembling the body of the top (both views)
Introducing Saki - Sew-along photographer and all-round awesome maker!
The Collins Top Sew-along : Planning your top (free downloadable template)
The Collins Top Sew-Along : Lengthening the pattern
The Collins Top Sew-along : Re-drafting the facing (required after full bust adjustment)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment - removing the bust dart
The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment (FBA for a dartless bodice)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Tester Round-up
New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Slouchy Cardi
Are you joining me for #makersforfashrev?
New pattern : Introducing the Collins Top
Talking about : Accepting slow and embracing my creative process
New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The pleated skirt
Talking about : A new job, a little less time, a survey (and a giveaway!)
The Acton : A little pocket pattern hack
 

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I love this #actondress made by @gummiflamingo I would have never thought to make a gingham Acton, but it works so well! ❤️❤️❤️ . . . . Repost @gummiflamingo Last day of #sewphotohop ! Day thirty is “looking ahead.” . . . . This has been a fun challenge. I feel like I’m putting myself out there for the community, and it’s been really enjoyable thanks to all the supportive sewing enthusiasts. In the months to come, I suppose I’ll be bidding my sundresses adieu (maybe after this heatwave anyway). I am going to try out the #cheyennetunic next because it’s time I’ve made a button up for myself! I’m also going to take a couple evenings off my projects and focus on learning how to use my serger. I got one last Christmas but I never learned how to use it 🙈🙈🙈. I’m stoked to learn how to work with knits and incorporate some more cool weather pieces into my wardrobe. And finally, I’m going to try out a very basic quilt! Plenty of stuff to keep me busy! Thanks again for all the positive feedback ❤️❤️❤️ I’m so inspired by the beautiful things you all make; I’m pleased to contribute, and hopefully encourage beginners (like myself!) to keep at this hobby 🌟 Pattern #actondress by @inthefolds Fabric @robertkaufman cotton gingham #memade #sewphotohop2018
Isn’t this a gorgeous #collinstop ?! 💛💙🌸🌈🍐🍊🍓It’s got me dreaming of bright and colourful summer makes. This beauty was made by @blackbirdsews from my Collins top pattern that can be purchased in digital or paper form from my website. . . . . #repost @blackbirdsews #sewphotohop Day 14 Wardrobe Essentials. My wardrobe superstars are a collection of woven tops in every fabric to pair with jeans or pants or skirts. Dressed up or down. This #collinstop by @inthefolds in @atelier_to_nani_iro double gauze (from @fabricspark) is definitely going to join the all star roster. With barely enough fabric for this make, I was delighted to be able to #playwithstripes here and there.
A pretty little #peppermintpeplumtop made by @sewpony 💓💓💓 I released this pattern in collaboration with @peppermintmagazine just over 2 years ago, and cannot believe how many people have made it already. It must be the most sewn of all the patterns in this collaboration (followed closely by the jumpsuit). I feel very lucky to be able to offer free patterns on a quarterly basis, with the help of @peppermintmagazine and @wearethefabricstore I hope it allows more people to catch the sewing bug and see a handmade wardrobe as a possibility 👌 . . . #repost @sewpony Very excited about my new top! It's the #inthefoldspeplumtop which is a free pattern by @inthefolds . Thank you Emily for making so many lovely free patterns for us to enjoy. I can't believe today it will finally be warm enough for me to wear it! Bring on spring! The fabric is leftover @cloud9fabrics that I picked up at the op shop. The rest was gifted to a sewpony sewalong winner.
I love this version of the #peppermintbuttonupdress made by @bressan15 The fabric with contrasting buttons works a treat 👌 This pattern was made in collaboration with @peppermintmagazine and can be downloaded for free from their website. . . . #repost @bressan15 ・・・ Botones y mas botones #coserycantar ✂️ #patternfree #peppermintbuttonupdress

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