In which our sewist tackles waterproofing, complains a lot about plastic, makes the Closet Case Patterns Kelly Anorak, and takes a weekend trip to Queenstown. Also, a rainbow.
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The Monthly Draft 5: A-Line Scalloped Skirt
The Monthly Draft is Back! Check out how easy it is to draft a simple paneled skirt from your skirt draft - and if you're feeling particularly bold, add some scallops to the hem!
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Auckland, New Zealand: A Local Fabric Shopping Guide
Today's post is all about the different places to get your fabric fix in Auckland! Whether you're travelling soon, you live here, or you just really like to look at pictures of fabric stores - this one's for you!
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Almost Strapless
In which our blogger attempts a strapless bra, and in which it does not work.
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Ginger Jeans, Number Six.
Six pairs of jeans! Today we're investigating the number of jeans that the average American woman owns, in comparison to to the number of Ginger Jeans I've made. It's also a great time for a quick roundup of all six :)
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Natural Dye Experiments: Turmeric Part 1
In which we don our mad-scientist outfits and a bright yellow experiment in natural dyeing ensues.
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Pattern Review: Juniper Cardigan(s)
In which our Very Excited Blogger reviews a new pattern, and waxes poetic about sleeves. Again.
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Square Sleeves for Cozy Cardis
I'm cold.
I'm cold all the time. I actually don't think it matters whether it's subzero outside or if there's just a chill in the breeze- unless we're having a picnic on the surface of the sun, this girl is going to be looking for layers.
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Harriet Squared
Harriet! Hi Harriet! Cloth Habit's new pattern, the Harriet Bra, has been taking the sewing world by storm the past few months - my instagram, facebook, and bloglovin' feeds are all full of Harriets in all shapes and sizes. It's wonderful, and it's high time I joined the party! (I actually made the first bra in this post a while ago, but I'm only now getting around to blogging it!)
Read MoreThe Finer Points of Sleeves (Part 2)
In which our sewist begins the descent down the rabbithole of sleeve perfection.
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