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PATTERN REVIEW: Cameron Dress with Hemstitched Detailing in Midweight Linen

January 27, 2022 by Nayila Wright 34748 28

Summer may be over, but with many of us still sheltering in place, clothing suitable for the home is a wardrobe necessity. Enter the CAMERON dress: this shirt dress is perfect for lounging about one’s house in comfort and style, a beautifully understated piece in its minimalism. Initially, I had grand plans when I first…

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Sewing Glossary: How to Hemstitch (Basic Drawn Thread Work Embroidery Technique)

September 20, 2020 by Nayila Wright 71196 25

Today I am practicing a basic heirloom technique known as “Drawn” or “Pulled” thread work embroidery. This type of embroidery is achieved by gently pulling out individual thread along the grain line to create a small gap in the fabric. A combination of hand stitches is then used to create simple to elaborate designs within…

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Tailored Reversible Face Mask Pattern and Tutorial

August 23, 2020 by Nayila Wright 62723 25

I know what you are thinking…do we really need another mask tutorial? The short answer is no. But for those facing similar struggles as I have with the fit of most masks, I am here to share a possible solution. At the start of this pandemic, I found the available mask patterns out there leaving…