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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…
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Make a Wide Brim Fedora Using a Jacket
How to make a fedora Hat 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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…