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Posted on October 15, 2015October 15, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 5 Comments

Salvaging the Rustic Buttons

So you have a set of polymer clay buttons that you love, but they’re not thick enough for your purposes. Use this method to build up the thickness of your old buttons (or any flat polymer tile).

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Posted on July 29, 2015July 24, 2015 by Lisa Clarke — 6 Comments

Knitting a shoulder button placket

To make a button placket, you must knit flat for several rows, overlap the first and last stitches of the row, and join for working in the round. Here’s how.

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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 1, 2015July 23, 2018 by Lisa Clarke — Leave a comment

I meant to do that

What is ISO? Why is it important? And how do you take a flubbed camera setting and use it to your advantage?

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Posted on October 1, 2014September 27, 2014 by Lisa Clarke — 8 Comments

Crocheted mason jar cozy

An hour or two in front of the tv is all it takes to work up this handy little cozy that lets you enjoy hot drinks in your favorite mason jar without burning your fingers off.

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