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  Step-by-step tutorial on this lovely slip plus lots of tips are in store this week! I cut double layers for the cups for a more secure bra area. This pattern comes in cup sizes too! The cami and slip are sewn exactly the same until the hem so you can make either one following this tutorial! Interested in more sew your own lingerie videos? Click here for my playlist!

This little peasant top is another great beginner pattern. For an experienced sewist, this is an hour project. I ended up cutting down the neckline elastic 7 inches from the patterns recommended size. ✂ Please note: I added two inches in length to this pattern. So check the length before cutting!  Are you sewing? What creative thing are you working on? I want to know!

I get over myself and sew up this pattern I altered and cut out a few months ago. I show my preferred elastic technique. Here is the alteration video for this pattern Here is the other undies pattern (Simplicity 8229) video. Pattern: Butterick 6031 Fabric: Cotton knit from JoAnn Fabrics Elastic: Picot Edge from https://www.sewsassy.com/LingerieProducts/lingerie-elastic.html Machine: Bernina 770QEE Serger: Bernette 334DS Click through to YouTube to find the timestamps for the video.

I L🤍VE sewing my own underwear! It is not hard at all and you get to make exactly what you want and fit it to your individual shape. If you struggle to get a pattern in your size this is the tutorial for you. I show a basic way to size up for plus and down for those of you who are really petite. Supplies needed: Butterick pattern # 6031 tape colored pens tissue paper ruler scissors

Here is the final part of the baby clothes series. If you click through to watch the video on YouTube, you will find timestamps in the description. Detail about this project: Pattern: Simplicity 8706 Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics Buttons from Hobby Lobby Sewing Machine: Bernina 770 QEE  Serger: Bernette 334DS Seam allowance: 3/8 inch To see the previous projects: Ladybug Dress Ladybug Bloomers Knit top and leggings Check out my sewing playlist: Sewing and Such

Last time I showed you the basics of applique, this week we sew it all together!  The project is a flannel baby dress and bloomers with ladybug applique. The bloomers will be the next video! Sew with me as we make a complete dress. This is a simple and easy style. Even though I am making an infant-sized dress, this style pattern can be found in all sizes and the information is the same. If you click through to watch on YouTube, I have included the timestamps in the description so you can zoom to the part you need.  A few details about this project: ~ Fabric from JoAnn Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby ~Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE ~ Overlock/Serger Bernette 334DS ~ Pattern: Butterick 6549 ~ 1/4 inch elastic See more sewing videos here: Sewing and Such Get cute sewing related gifty items here: TeeSpring Shop

This is one of my favorite projects I've made this year.  In the video, I make the entire dress and chat a lot.   🔽   Sew along with me in the video below! 🔽 In this video, I show how to cut the different layers of the dress, laying out the border print along hemlines, box pleats, underling, lining, invisible zipper, pocket installation, French seams, overlock seams, and bias binding. A few details about this project: ~pattern: Butterick 6415 ~fabric from JoAnn's Fabric, lace embroidered netting, polyester lining, polyester crepe (underlining) ~I used the decorative edge of the net lace to finish the sleeve and hem and back neckline ~Sewing machine: Bernina 770QE ~Overlock/Serger: Bernina 334DS I've worn this dress twice so far. The first time was at the wedding I made it for.  The second was to a dinner theater date for our anniversary.    See my whole sewing playlist he...

One of the best parts of sewing for yourself is being able to make your clothes fit just right! In this video, I show how to lengthen or shorten a princess cut bodice. It is a lot easier than you might think! To see my other sewing related videos click here!  Sewing and Such Playlist  on YouTube Interested in Young Living Videos? Check out my  Essentially Everything Playlist .