Hi! It’s been a while! Welcome to 2021, where the Sewjo is hotter, the projects are weirder, and almost everything is hot, hot pink! Today’s episode is all about ruffles, and where the heck I’ve been since April.
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Tutorial: Tailor's Pressing Tools (Part 1)
We’re back! This week, learn how to make your own set of pressing tools, and check out the free downloadable pattern for a tailor’s ham, seam rolls in two sizes, and the ever-useful boob ham!
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Shoemaking Part 4: If the Shoe Fits...
The final post in the first time shoemaking series! My shoes are finished, and they fit! This post is all about the finished shoes, what I love, and what I'll do differently next time.
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Drafting a Wrap Dress (part 1, wearable muslin)
A wearable muslin for frocktails, a birthday dress, a wrap dress test, a dress for the beach, a recycled sari - all in one! I might’ve made an impractical sundress, but I’m making the most of the opportunity.
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Ginger Jeans: Corduroy Overall Hack Edition
This week, I’m showing off yet another pair of Ginger Jeans - with a twist! I’ve hacked the pattern into a pair of overalls, and I’m pretty pleased with the outcome!
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Vogue 9566: The Vintage Cropped Barrel Coat
In which our sewist travels back in time (and over an ocean!) to make (and photograph!) a coat.
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A Tank Top Times Three
In Which we discover a sudden affinity for sleevelessness, and create a basic layering piece by necessity.
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The Sheer Cut-on Sleeve Blouse
Using a vintage draft to recreate a desired silhouette, and ways in which multiple ideas come together to form a plan.
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Ginger Cord Flares: Groovy, Baby!
In which our blogger makes her fifth pair of Ginger Jeans (second pair of flares!) with 1970's inspired twist, and a great amount of attention paid to grain lines. as you do.
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Moto-Hacking the Ginger Jeans
In which our sewist makes metal-studded motorcycle jeans - and guides you through the process to make your own!
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