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A little #sewing tip today! When you want to add a narrow elastic to a seam to keep it from stretching out, try threading it through your zigzag foot. This helps keep it centered, so you can focus on your seam allowance and keeping a little tension on the elastic as you #sew.

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I only had 10 minutes to #sew this morning, but that was enough time to at least rethread the sewing machine and start rethreading the serger. I’m planning on serging the lower edge of my waistband to make it as flat as possible.

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Up on the alteration block this week - some heavyweight leggings I made a bit ago from #stretchandsew 312. In this climate, good leggings are a must if you want to wear dresses and skirts. I’m short and short-waisted (confirmed by the lovely @madameaskew!) so, while the turned-under-elastic top edge of these leggings is comfortable and easy to #sew, they slide down during the day. I’m going to try hacking on a #sloanleggings waistband from #heyjunepatterns. #repair #mend #alter #sustainablesewing #minneapolis

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Wolfie loves belly rubs and food. He’s a comfortable comforter of a sweet little cat. #catsofinstagram #cuddlebug

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I love this city! #100restrooms #newsyoucanuse #minnesota #minneapolis

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It is October, so I guess it’s not too strange that I’m making such a Frankenstein-like bra. I just need it to stay alive until I have time to make a few more! #sewing #sew #bramaker #rubybra

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I think I made this top for a New Year’s Eve party ushering in 2016. The neckline isn’t perfect and the fit on the back is a mess, but I still love wearing it. #sewing #sew

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Shoutout to @sewsassyfabrics for selling packs of small amounts of cut-and-#sew bra foam. I wouldn’t normally do something this strange with the color, but this is to line a slightly-too-big bra so I can get a little more wear out if it. I don’t mind using up scraps!

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I spent my #sewing time this morning contemplating my mend/change pile, including this dress I got in a clothing swap. I’m still not 100% sure the bands of tie-dye look are “me,” but the dress is super-comfy, so I’ll probably keep it for a bit.

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There’s a blog post up on twinsnneedles.com about how I took a #stretchandsew pants pattern and turned it into these fun lounge shorts! #sewing #sew #yesithaspockets

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I’ll probably blog about these shorts tomorrow. I’m super-excited about how cute and comfy they are! #sewing #sew #ithaspockets #pockets #stretchandsew #stretchandsewpatterns

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Almost done - just need to stitch down the casing and hem! #stretchandsewpatterns #sew #sewing

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Getting closer to finishing these boxer shorts, but I will have to open up this seam above the left pocket. That’s where the waist opens! #sewing #sew #ithaspockets #stretchandsew #stretchandsewpatterns

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I was encouraging (maybe forcing?) a new sewist to buy a buttonholer for her new-to-her vintage #sewing machine and I told her, you will have to oil this. Then, I remembered, I haven’t oiled mine in a while! So, doing that today. #textilecenter #textilecentergaragesale

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#stretchandsew 738 has views both with and without pockets. Front pieces are cut the same either way, but if you’re adding pockets, you use the pocket piece to trim away the side front. Very interesting! #sew #sewing

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I heart polka dots! Who’s with me? #sewing #sew

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Tiny tip for your Tuesday. If you might change the width of your casing (or might not alwaysbuse a casing) you can save time when drafting/tracing by removing the top seam allowance (by folding) and simply having another piece of paper to mark the casing depth. Take notes. #sewing #sew

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Me: I don’t have to cover my dress form. No one but me will see the mess.
Also me: (posting this on IG, for some reason)
#sewing #sew #basementatelier

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Super excited to be at the launch of sunabloom yogurt! YUM! #parfaitaway

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Verdict on adding foam lining to a #bra after it’s been made. Seam lines matching doesn’t appear to matter much, but projection needs to match! My Elomi bra is pretty pointy, so the much rounder lining looked super strange! I took it out and will attempt to make foam cookies instead. #sew #sewing #makedoandmend

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