Sewing Blog Cover featuring a woman modeling a tropical print fabric shorts with a shirred waistband. The Free Sewing Tutorial shows you how to shirr the waistband of the Feel Pretty Pants, but works on other patterns also.

Feel Pretty Shirred Waistband Sewing Pattern Hack

Feel Pretty Shirred Waistband Hack Shirring has always been one of those things that intrigued me. Garments with the technique always look adorable, and it gives a little wiggle room in the even...
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Easy Sewing Cargo Pants Pocket Hack

Easy Sewing Cargo Pants Pocket Hack

Some time during high school my son decided that he did not like jeans and would only wear cargo pants. As he grew taller but not wider, finding clothes for his lower half became a difficult task, ...
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How to Sew a Lined Shacket

How to Sew a Lined Shacket

Hi! I’m Valérie, a mom of three, and I’ve been passionate about sewing for almost six years. I started because I wanted to create clothes that fit my children’s body shapes, but I quickly f...
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Flat Bum Adjustment - Do I Need It & How To Perform One

Flat Bum Adjustment - Do I Need It & How To Perform One

Sewing patterns are a base, and to get the best personal fit, you might want to make some pattern adjustments. Before you cut into your lovely fabric, you want to invest a little time in making a ...
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