I am thrilled to announce the re-release of the Rie dress and top PDF sewing pattern! The Rie pattern is a versatile tunic dress or top featuring a fitted yoke and above-elbow sleeves. It includes gathers from above the bust and is designed to be worn as both maternity and non-maternity wear. The pattern offers […]
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From curtains, lighting, furniture, shelves, display cabinets, and other accessories to certain structural and architectural elements, there are many creative ways to introduce a fashionable atmosphere into the home. Personal items, photographs, and cherished collections can also bring life to a space. This article shares 10 DIY interior soft furnishing tips from Kelly Hoppen. They
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What can help you stay warm in damp cold weather? Of course – a sweater! This is the warmest sweater. Knitted from natural wool, alpaca wool is the best, offering both warmth and softness, while merino wool sweaters also provide perfect insulation. This fashionable women’s sweater features a raglan sleeve, is made of wool, and
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Last year, I discovered a new sewing obsession: making moccasins! With our outdoor lifestyle in Perth and a rough concrete patio, I had the perfect excuse to try making them for my toddler. It was a project I’d wanted to do for years, though I found it oddly intimidating at first. To my delight, the
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Materials: – Primo Fingering (75% Wool, 20% Acrylic, 5% Polyester): 440 yards / 402 meters in the color Just a Whisper. – Aura Lace (72% Acrylic, 28% Polyester): 459 yards / 420 meters in the color Opaline. Basic Stitches: – Basic Stitch: Use US 4 or 5 circular needles to achieve the required gauge. –
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Last year in early December, I visited a large retail fabric store in Perth, close to my home. Its convenient location and long hours made it seem like an easy choice for my project. I was searching for pale, high-quality linen—in white, cream, beige, or flaxen hues—to help my children decorate tea towels as Christmas
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Brown is a warm and neutral tone that is neither exaggerated nor dull. I had planned to knit a brown hoodie for the autumn and winter season, but it was not scheduled until after the new year. Although it may not perfectly match spring, I wanted to seize the tail end of winter, especially since
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I can’t really express enough the value of fit models. As I was developing my kids patterns, which was uncharted territory for me, I knew I would need to make sure the patterns worked for lots of different kids, not just my own darlings. So I asked many of my friends and our neighbors if
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Yarn: 24/3 mink yarn, knitted with double strands. Approximately 5.5 ounces used, half a skein remaining. Needles: 3.0mm, 3.25mm, and 3.5mm knitting needles. Finished Measurements: Bust 106cm, body length 51.5cm, sleeve length 59cm. Gauge: 25 stitches and 34 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stockinette stitch. Project Showcase: Includes detailed images for sleeve increases/decreases and
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Dear sewing enthusiasts, this year is shaping up to be our busiest yet at Megan Nielsen Patterns! We have a wide range of new patterns in development and are currently updating our pattern tester list. There are no special requirements to become a pattern tester. You don’t need to be an expert seamstress, maintain a
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