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Peppermint Magazine's Milton Pinafore
Another cult favourite, as soon as this released I knew I had to try it for myself. Pinafores are having a bit of a moment right now, and...
Mar 22, 2022


Mood Sewciety Kleinia Blouse
Another free pattern today - and one I enjoyed so much I've made it twice! Before I get into things, however, I need to warn you that...
Jan 23, 2022


Sew Mag's Tina Crop
Usually I find recommendations for sewing patterns from other sewists across resources like Instagram, but I took a plunge with the free...
Jan 11, 2022


Victory Patterns Madrid Tote
The free (yes you read that right, FREE) Madrid Tote by Victory Patterns is a satisfying, quick make. If you're a beginner sewist this is...
Jan 11, 2022


#makenine2022
Me in Dec: don’t think I’ll do another #makenine Me in Jan: HERE’S MY #MAKENINE2022 Last year I did a Make Nine challenge for the first...
Jan 11, 2022

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