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Bateau Garden Dress Knit Hack

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Bateau Garden Dress Knit Hack

Want to sew Up a Bateau in KNIT?? No problem, you can sew one in a knit of your choice and even skip that pesky zipper!!!  WOHOOO!  If you are looking for the main Bateau Sew Together, go HERE. Ok, first, let's talk fabric: You want a stable knit with good recovery.  Two or four way stretch will both work fine.  Avoid super thin knits, or knits that stretch out and grow as you work with them.  So, no slubs, no super slinky sweater knits, and no jerseys with minimal stretch and limited recovery. Here are some fabrics that are...

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Sewing the Days Away Day Six

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Sewing the Days Away Day Six

We're rapping up the Sewing the Days Away Mashup - which means this is your LAST CHANCE to grab these patterns for just $5 each!!!  Get the bundle for just $10 or use code DaysAwayMash to get the pattern of your choice for just $5. Don't forget, the Provence Pea Coat Sew Along starts TOMORROW!!!  Save 35% off your pattern with the code PEACOATSAL. Today we have two more beautiful creations to inspire your own sewing of these amazing patterns.  First up is Donna Thompson.  Sewing for a 9 year old can be tough as their tastes begin to change,...

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Sew the Days Away: Day 4

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Sew the Days Away: Day 4

Welcome back for more Sewing the Days Away Mashup fun!!!! Grab the bundle for just $10, or save $2.95 off either pattern with code DaysAwayMash   First off - don't forget that the Provence Pea Coat Sew Along is COMING!!!!!  Grab your pattern on sale for 35% off with code PEACOATSAL.  The sew along starts on Sunday, so get printing and gathering up those supplies.  Join the EVENT so that you wont miss out on any of the notifications. All right, back to the gorgeous creations from today's seamstresses.  First up we have Jackie Henderson with a beautiful fall mashup...

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Sew the Days Away Mashup: day three and Halloween

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Sew the Days Away Mashup: day three and Halloween

Raise your hand it yesterday's amazing mashups made you just and little bit excited about sewing your own version.... Ummmm - I'm waving my had in the air like I just don't care.  Ha! Before I show off today's awesome mashups, I wanted to acknowledge that American holiday that is right around the corner... ahhhh, Halloween!  Here are just a couple ideas I came up with using the Days Away Bundle if you are still trying to sew up a last minute costume.  Grab the bundle for just $10, or save $2.95 on the pattern of your choice with code:...

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Sew the Days Away: Show me the Mashups!

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Sew the Days Away: Show me the Mashups!

What is a Mashup??? Well dear readers, I am so glad that you asked.  A mashup is any time that you take components from two different patterns and combine them to make a new pattern.  This is a really fun way to create custom looks and to stretch your sewing abilities and creativity.  If you are newer to sewing, it can be very intimidating to Frankenstein pieces of a pattern together - which is why I, and my team of amazing ladies, are here to walk you through the process.  The best first step is to take patterns that both...

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