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Fabric Choices for the Classic Cardigan

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Fabric Choices for the Classic Cardigan

 Introducing the Classic Cardigan!!! This Classic Cardigan features 3 different lengths, multiple sleeve length options, large patch pockets, and a great fin in sizes 00-30. We always get lots of questions about different fabric types that work with new release patterns, so here is a little guide of some of the fabrics that have been used and how they look!   This pattern is designed for stable sweater knits and french terry with at least 30% horizontal stretch.  A variety of fabrics can be used from heavy weight to light open weave sweater knits.  No two fabircs are ever going to...

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12 Days of Christmas 2021: Day Two Circle Pocket Add On

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12 Days of Christmas 2021: Day Two Circle Pocket Add On

 On the Second Day of Christmas, Winter Wear Designs Gave to Me.... a Circle Pocket Add On for FREE!!!!     Ohhhhhh fellow sewists, you are going to love this new pattern add on.  The Circle Pocket Add On works with a wide variety of WWD patterns and is an easy add that can completely change the look of garments you already love.   Pattern Suggestions: Vivacious V Neck Creative Cap Sleeve Top&Tunic Magnolia Fit&Flare Balloon Sleeve Sweater Hepburn Henley Banded Tee Trendy Tank Ruth, Kim and I all instantly thought to add this pocket to the Vivacious V Neck,...

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Summer Style Blog Tour Day Two: Fun Dresses for Summer

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Summer Style Blog Tour Day Two: Fun Dresses for Summer

Welcome back to our second day of the Summer Style Blog Tour!Today I get to introduce our brand new pattern, the Summer Dress, to you....but first we have an amazing stop on the tour with Alyssa of the Sewing Goatherd.  She has sewn up a hacked version of the Journey Dress that is giving all the Coastal Nantucket vibes with its casual elegance and blue and white stripes.  I just love it!  Head on over to her blog to read about how she did it and see all the photos!All right - now on to our brand new release, the...

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Summer Style Blog Tour, Day One: Capsule Wardrobes

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Summer Style Blog Tour, Day One: Capsule Wardrobes

Welcome to the Summer Style Blog Tour!!!This week we are going to be taking a look at how easy it is to get your perfect summer wardrobe - no matter what your style.  We've got inspiration photos, we'll talk about fabric choices, and of course we'll have some fun hacks along the way.  PLUS, tomorrow we'll be introducing a brand new pattern to WWD - the Summer Dress.  Seriously, you aren't going to want to miss a moment!Today we're kicking the week off with a look at Patricia's mini Summer Style Capsule.  She's showing the ease with which you can...

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Hello Summer Blog T0ur: Retro Romper & Perfect Trunks Swim Set

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Hello Summer Blog T0ur: Retro Romper & Perfect Trunks Swim Set

Thanks for joining us for our 'Hello Summer' Blog Tour for Kids - this has been so much fun to revisit patterns that I haven't at much recently and realize how fun and versatile they can be!!! If you have missed any stops on the way, you can catch up by clicking any of the images below: Today our Guest Blogger is Laurie of the Bear and The Pea Atelier - earlier in the week she showed off the Kids' Racing Shorts and the Petit Pan Top as separates, today she has a phenomenal tutorial for how to make a retro...

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