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This is a two-parter because I show so many things during cutting and sewing.   Visit my shop!  and get sewing shirts and mugs

I love this pattern for a t-shirt with a little something extra. It fits great and is simple to make. A good one for sewists of any level! Change it up by using coordinating fabrics or a stripe that gets matched at the front seam.  👆  Check out my TeeSpring shop! 👆 I have mugs too 

  Who is ready for some spring sewing? I am! This lovely linen top is a good beginner pattern. I used natural shell buttons on this 100% linen fabric. It is elegant and easy wearing, perfect for an over-jacket. close up of the topstitching buttonhole and button topstitching at the sideseam

  This week's project has lots of nice details and interesting sewing applications. I show the steps up close to help you get the best results. The placket and hem finishes create a lovely garment inside and out!

I need to tell you that I really like this pattern. The sleeve variations are adorable!   I used the View A sleeve and the View B hemline. This is a comfy, soft, easy to wear dress. Especially since I underlined it. It feels amazing on. A few things I didn't realize until I was well into construction was: 1. The neckline has a yoke, not a facing. 2. The hem I chose is faced. These were actually better options, but I would have cut my yoke more carefully, lining up the fabric design better, if I had realized. This was totally my fault for not investigating it. The video has timestamps in the YouTube description if you click through to watch. One thing I will change if I do this pattern again is to cut the top portion of the dress in a smaller size. The hip is perfect! The bust line, especially in the back is big. This is something I deal with all the time.  The fabric is a linen blend from JoAnn Fabrics.  Machines used: Bernina 770 QEE, Be...