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Selecting A Beginner Sewing Project
Beginner sewing. As another session rolls by at The Sewing Studio, we near the discussion about patterns, and I am always reminded of past beginner students who have decided to choose a project that is just a tad over their…
Make a Wide Brim Fedora Using a Jacket
Use your old jacket and transform it into a funky new fedora by following the steps below. Add a leather belt piece to make it resemble this 1970s Gucci fedora shown in the photo. How To Make A Fedora Hat…
Make a Shirtdress From An Oversized Shirt
Transform an Oversized Shirt with This Easy Sewing Pattern Shirt Dress Tutorial Want to give an old shirt a new life? If you love upcycling and want a fun weekend project, this sewing pattern shirt dress is perfect for you.…
Make Your Own Patterns
Making patterns from scratch might, at first, seem daunting and time-consuming. It certainly does take awhile to perfect, but, in the end, having the ability to create a pattern suited specifically and only for your body is a great reward…
Make a Military Skirt Using a Trench Coat
DIY: Make a Military Skirt from a Trench Coat When spring finally arrives (any day now, we hope!), it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe. Why not breathe new life into an old trench coat and turn it into…
Make An Exaggerated Cowl Hoodie
Exaggeratedly-oversized scarves have been gaining attention over the past few winters for both functional and aesthetic reasons, while at the same time, cowl necklines have become more and more popular because of their flattering drape. For those living in northern…
Make Your Own Arm Warmers
DIY Arm Shirt: Turn a Sweater into Stylish Arm Warmers Arm Shirt Looking for a simple, cozy, and stylish DIY sewing project? The perfect solution is to create your arm shirt—a pair of fashionable arm warmers from an old knitted…
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Learn to Sew at Your Own Pace
What’s Next After Your First Sewing Class? Discover the Benefits of Introductory Sewing 2 Learn to sew Now that you’ve completed the Introductory Sewing class at The Sewing Studio, you might be asking yourself: What’s the next step on my…
Beginner Sewing Workshop
Discover the Joy of Sewing at Our Beginner Basics Sewing Workshop Sewing Workshop: Are you curious about learning to sew but feel overwhelmed by where to begin? Do you have a sewing machine gathering dust in the corner, or maybe…
Altering & Tailoring
Altering-tailoring lets you customize your clothes for a perfect fit. Discover tips, tricks, and techniques to tailor like a pro at home! Since most clothing is mass-produced, retail stores cater to “average” body types. If you are petite, plus-sized,…