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Posted on October 7, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 2 Comments

Bookish: 6 recent titles for crafty peeps

Periodically publishers send me free books to review. I love this. So now I am going to tell you all about them so that the publishers keep sending me more, please 🙂

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Posted on August 5, 2015August 5, 2022 by Lisa Clarke — 6 Comments

Little peasant dresses

I forgot to show you these dresses I sewed a few weeks ago to go with the sweater prototypes.

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Posted on July 20, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 2 Comments

Fancypants: What do you want to know?

Your body is unique. Sew pants made to fit it! Beginners Welcome and Encouraged.

It’s time to sew those pants now. Any questions? Tell me what else you would like to know!

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Posted on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — Leave a comment

Fancypants: Making your custom pattern

Once you have your measurements in-hand, you can use them to draft a pattern. Here are some tips to set you in the right direction.

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Posted on July 6, 2015July 6, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 3 Comments

Fancypants: Accurately measuring your body

Learn how to accurately take your own measurements in preparation for drafting a custom-fit wide-leg lounge pants pattern.

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Posted on July 5, 2015July 5, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 2 Comments

Fancypants: what fabric and how much of it?

Learn what types of fabric are best for the style of pants you want, and learn how to estimate how much of it you will need.

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Posted on June 30, 2015July 5, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 2 Comments

New pattern: Fancypants!

Create your own sewing pattern based on your particular curves. Use it to make pajama bottoms (short, long, and in between) or lounge pants!

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Posted on June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 5 Comments

Teaching the teacher

I am doing my usual thing of learning how to do something so I can write a tutorial for it, and it’s not going as well as I’m used to it going…

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Posted on June 10, 2015June 10, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — Leave a comment

UPGRADED: Pillows and Bunting

Banners and Pillowcases, sewing tutorials from Polka Dot Cottage

Oh, am I ever on a roll right now: Two more upgraded sewing patterns! They’re easier to read, and they’ll help you perk up a boring room.

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Posted on June 3, 2015June 6, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 1 Comment

Upgraded: Spring Wrap Skirt!

I’ve given one of my most popular patterns a facelift, updated some of the text, and added a few more illustrative images. Come take a look – it’s skirt-wearing season!

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