Author: Lisa
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How to Sew Faster: Batching Tasks
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I tried out a great technique to speed up sewing. Recently, I had to make a dress on a deadline. By which I mean, I left it til the last minute to make it! I had so little time that it barely seemed possible to finish the dress. But rather than give up, I used…
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90s Themed Shelby Dress
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I’d planned to make this Shelby dress for a 90s themed birthday party I was going to. I bought the fabric and the pattern well in advance – but thanks to some other sewing deadlines I had, I ended up with only two days to make it! Spoiler: I managed it in time. This time…
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My Sewing Plans for Autumn 2022
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It’s time to admit that we’re entering Autumn sewing season. Thankfully, I’ve got sewing plans that I never got around to last Autumn, which I’m still excited to get into this year. Assuming I get around to them this time. First of all, I need to interrupt this broadcast to give a huge thank you…
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An Upcycled Cushion, and Three Knitted Jumpers
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I tend to prefer sewing clothes, but every now and then I’ll make something for the house. This week I made a cushion cover, and also made the cushion itself out of upcycled materials. I have some old cushions from Habitat that are well over 10 years old and completely flattened and stained. They came…
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Artisan Splash Lyra Dress
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I’m back on the sewing train! I have an event to attend this weekend and I fancied making a nice dress for it, as my wardrobe is lacking in the “nice day dress” department. I have a couple of workhorse dresses that I always turn to, but I want more choices. I’ve got a bit…