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Level up your facings: interface & seam in one step!

March 5, 2025 by Tasha Leave a Comment

I've got a great sewing technique for your facings to share with you in my latest YouTube video. And it might be something you've never heard of! Basically, you face your facing. Yes, it sounds a little strange, I know! But trust me, this simple trick will give your facings a beautiful finish, without any hemming required. How's that possible? You interface and seam your facing, all at the same time. This method ... Read more »

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Understitching: a sewing secret weapon!

July 10, 2024 by Tasha 2 Comments

Ever get frustrated when your handmade clothes look great at first, but then your facing or lining is really hard to press back into submission after the wash? There's a simple secret weapon you might be missing: understitching! Understitching is a sewing technique that may sound intimidating if you've heard about it but never known what it was. Fear not, it's actually really easy to master! And let me tell you, it ... Read more »

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Color blocking a vintage sewing pattern (without the pattern)

June 6, 2024 by Tasha 3 Comments

You know when you fall HARD for an idea, and you absolutely must drop everything to work on it? Could be sewing, knitting, cooking, anything. That's what happened to me recently! I fell in love with the color blocking on a vintage McCall's pattern envelope on Pinterest, McCall's 5831 from 1961. And immediately had to drop absolutely everything to plan and make that top! Follow along in my latest YouTube ... Read more »

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Batch sewing 3 Charm Patterns Hepburn tops

May 9, 2024 by Tasha Leave a Comment

You know me. If I love to sew and wear something, I typically want multiple versions. I love repeating tried-and-true favorite patterns! And the Charm Pattern Hepburn top of one of them. Inspired by a recent batch sewing marathon (corduroy pants!), I decided to kick things up a notch, and I've just finished sewing three Hepburn tops at a time. A trifecta of tops, for my 100th YouTube video. (I KNOW!) Head over to my ... Read more »

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How to insert a lapped zipper for skirts & pants

April 24, 2024 by Tasha Leave a Comment

I've got a great sewing tutorial for you today! The first of several in a series, in fact. I know! Watch the video to learn my favorite method to insert a lapped zipper, for skirts and pants with a waistband. I've often been asked to do a tutorial for lapped zippers. They feature prominently in many of my handmade garments. In fact, I haven't done an invisible zipper in over a decade! Around the time I learned how ... Read more »

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Sewing my vintage birthday dress for 2024

April 3, 2024 by Tasha Leave a Comment

If you've followed me anywhere in the online realms for awhile, you'll know that I sew myself a dress for my birthday every year. Last year was my first year of my YouTube channel, and my first year sewing a birthday dress on video. My birthday isn't until next week, but since I'm going to be out of town, you're getting this year's birthday dress video a little early! Watch me sew my birthday dress for 2024 on ... Read more »

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My Knitting Patterns

Express Line Cardigan: new knitting pattern!

Express Line Cardigan: new knitting pattern!

Confectioner Scarf - new knitting pattern

Confectioner Scarf – new knitting pattern

Midge pullover  – new knitting pattern!

Midge pullover – new knitting pattern!

Vintage-inspired Royale pullover knitting pattern release

Vintage-inspired Royale pullover knitting pattern release

Wondrella cardigan - new knitting pattern!

Wondrella cardigan – new knitting pattern!

Fortesse beret - new knitting pattern

Fortesse beret – new knitting pattern

Fortesse pullover - new knitting pattern

Fortesse pullover – new knitting pattern

Confidette bolero - new knitting pattern!

Confidette bolero – new knitting pattern!

Legendaire pullover hands behind head

Legendaire pullover – new knitting pattern release

Fayne beret: new knitting pattern release

Fayne beret: new knitting pattern release

Knitting pattern release: Sprigs and Berries

Knitting pattern release: Sprigs and Berries

Nisse: knitting pattern release

Nisse: knitting pattern release

Debut knitting pattern release: Victory

Debut knitting pattern release: Victory

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Getting a cardigan right

Getting a cardigan right

Our great 1950s kitchen renovation reveal

Our great 1950s kitchen renovation reveal

50s topper coat for spring

50s topper coat for spring

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Epic Sweater

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Epic Sweater

A plaid bolero, a dress, and a belt buckle walk into a bar

A plaid bolero, a dress, and a belt buckle walk into a bar

Spring green batwing sleeve bolero

Spring green batwing sleeve bolero

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