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Silhouettes for Summer: Light and Airy Styles to Sew

Silhouettes for Summer: Light and Airy Styles to SewBy: Kate Published on: 07/08/2025

Learn the best summer silhouettes for hot weather sewing. Discover A-line dresses, boxy tops, palazzo pants and drafting tips for cool, comfortable garments.

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Silhouettes for Summer: Light and Airy Styles to Sew

Pleats, Panels & Possibilities Exploring the beauty and technique of pleated skirt construction 

Pleats, Panels & Possibilities Exploring the beauty and technique of pleated skirt construction By: Kate Published on: 24/07/2025

Learn how to draft pleats into a skirt with step-by-step sewing tips. Discover types of pleats in fashion, from knife to box pleats, and create beautifully structured skirts with ease.

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Pleats, Panels & Possibilities Exploring the beauty and technique of pleated skirt construction 

Making A Dress For Wimbledon

Making A Dress For Wimbledon
By: Kate Published on: 17/07/2025

Making a fitted dress for Wimbledon in record time taught me lessons about confidence, problem-solving, and trusting your sewing instincts. Here's how it went.

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Making A Dress For Wimbledon

How to Use a Self-Drafted Pattern Without Instructions

How to Use a Self-Drafted Pattern Without InstructionsBy: Kate Published on: 10/07/2025

Feeling stuck trying to use your own pattern? Learn how to read a self-drafted pattern, understand sewing pattern markings, and avoid common mistakes with these beginner-friendly tips.

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How to Use a Self-Drafted Pattern Without Instructions