I almost exclusively sew with either cotton or linen. I like the breezy fabrics, they are great for the Texas heat. Cotton is easy (and often cheap) to come by, but linen is a different story. Until I found fabrics-store.com. I actually found the site because someone on YouTube and mentioned that they had free sewing patterns. So I went to check it out and eventually started looking through their linens as…

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I sometimes get asked about what sewing machine I use. The answer is the Brother SE600. I’ve already done a post about the machine here a while back, but I wanted to give an update and show some similar machines. The reason I bought this machine is that it does both sewing and embroidery. I bought it for around $400, which is only a little more than a new sewing machine would…

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Alright you all have been asking, so I did it. A nap dress sewing tutorial. This dress is self drafted off of measurements so no pattern required! I do believe beginners can do it, so don’t be afraid to give it a go! Step 1: Measuring Your Body You need two measurements: the fullest part of your bust and how long you want your dress to be. Step 2: Cutting out the…

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