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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Playsuit

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In the Folds just turned three!
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Would you like to pattern test for In the Folds?
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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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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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A gorgeous summer outfit made by @willow_and_stitch ❤️❤️❤️ The #peppermintpeplumtop is a free pattern and was made in collaboration with @peppermintmagazine.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ #Repost @willow_and_stitch⠀ ・・・⠀ It’s another scorcher here in Melbourne! I’m not a huge fan of such hot weather - I prefer a cool breeze rather than this crazy hot wind, but I am enjoying being able to wear all of my summer clothes again. It’s is like having a whole new wardrobe full of old friends who I haven’t seen for ages. It’s excellent timing too as I’ve been feeling recently like I needed a few new clothes to be able to mix up what I have a little more. Bringing these clothes out again satisfies that urge and leaves me with plenty of time to continue with my handmade gift making.⠀ .⠀ Wearing: @inthefolds @peppermintmagazine peplum top in a gorgeous checked linen from @wearethefabricstore that I would kill to be able to get more of, and #seamworkheidi shorts⠀
I loved this recent post by @sarkirsten as the state of my wardrobe has been on my mind for a while! I have so many conflicting feelings about all that I have and it's always nice to hear how others have tackled similar things. My wardrobe is full of clothes that either don't fit me well anymore or no longer fit my style, but I just can't bring myself to get rid of them. I continue to wear a select few pieces over and over and I would love a wardrobe that only held clothes that fit me well and that I love to wear. When I envisage taking some time to sort through it, I feel instantly overwhelmed. I think the feeling is a combination of knowing it will take time to do it properly, but also knowing that sorting through things takes an emotional and mental toll. The biggest hurdle though is working out what I will do with everything I no longer want or need. After learning how many of our donations to charity end up being discarded or flooding overseas markets that don't need them either, it makes me question what the best solution is. By storing them I know am not serving my clothes well, but the thought of them ending up in landfill causes me to hold on to them tighter. I feel it would be irresponsible to just let them go without knowing what their new place is in the world. I think ideally I would resell them, because I would feel that they might be valued more / taken care of in their new homes, but that's a huge job too! What are your tips or insights into dealing with an overflowing wardrobe? I'd love to hear from you!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #Repost @sarkirsten⠀ ・・・⠀ A few months ago I saw an info-graphic on Pinterest about a woman who weeded her wardrobe from 450 pieces down to 65. It stuck out to me and made me wonder what would happen if I tried something similar. So I went through my closet and took out everything I don’t actually like. I tried to be really severe about it, showing little mercy for things on the fence.⠀ 👖🧢⠀ The rest of the original post is in the comments because I ran out of space!
Isn’t this a gorgeous hack? The #peppermintrufflesleevetop turned into a dress by @suriyamei ❤️❤️❤️ The pattern was made in collaboration with @peppermintmagazine and can be downloaded for free from their website. . . . #Repost @suriyamei ・・・ Finally finished my @inthefolds #rufflesleevetop hack! Just added a midi skirt. Lol at me trying to add pockets. They ended up being a bit too low. I pretty much have to bend down a little to put my hands in the pockets. BUT I did manage to do inseam pockets with French seams. 🤷🏻‍♀️👍🏻
One year to the day since I launched my Kickstarter campaign ‘Slow Sewing for Modern Makers.’ I remember the lead up being particularly stressful and convincing myself over and over that it wouldn’t work, I’d make a fool out of myself, I shouldn’t be asking for financial support... and then the moment the campaign started, all those doubts washed away. I wish I could have known what an incredible, exciting, inspirational, supportive and empowering month would follow, but I guess that’s the beauty of hindsight. I probably wouldn’t look back at the experience with such awe if there hadn’t been that amount of fear and self doubt before I took the leap. Small business (and of course life in general) is about experiencing the highs and the lows and knowing that they often go hand in hand. Today (and every day) I’m feeling gratitude for all those people who stood with my to get my patterns into print. It wasn’t just about making a product, but knowing there was a need for what I do and that people saw value in slowing down and enjoying the process of making. Thank you for being part of it ❤️❤️❤️ #inthefoldspatternsinprint

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