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A Valentino Haute Couture Gown Inspired by Cathedral Windows Quilting
Let’s explore the quilting-inspired technique behind this Valentino gown and its graduated tiers.
May 30
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Jane Henry
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Q&A with Emma Bradford of Dream Giggles
Plus we sew her Daisy Pillow Pattern 🌼
May 15
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Jane Henry
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Classic Shirt, Cool Crop
Turn a classic button-up into something lighter with roll-up cuffs and a cropped hem.
Apr 16
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Jane Henry
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Sew a Vionnet Bias-Cut Möbius Scarf (Part 2)
From flat pattern to sculptural scarf, plus a closer look at couturière Madeleine Vionnet.
Mar 15
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Jane Henry
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Patrick Kelly’s One-Seam Coat (Pattern Included!)
A pattern download and the groundbreaking designer behind it.
Jan 31
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Jane Henry
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5 Tips for Sewing Cotton Duck Curtains, Including Hem First
Plus, why it’s called duck cloth.
Dec 30, 2025
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Jane Henry
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A Quick Bow Tutorial (and more!) 🎀
Two sewing-inspired touches: a classic bow and a ribbon flower
Dec 16, 2025
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Jane Henry
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How to Tie a Tailor’s Knot
What they are, when to use them, and how to tie one.
Nov 30, 2025
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Jane Henry
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A Shower Cap from Swimwear?
Specifically, men’s bathing suit fabric. Inside: Making a reversible shower cap.
Oct 30, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Rihanna, The Met, and Sewing a Camellia-Inspired Flower
A Valentino-inspired camellia flower tutorial.
Jul 15, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Fruit Pin Cushions: A Look Through History
Also inside: a sew-by-hand strawberry pincushion pattern and project.
Jun 30, 2025
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Jane Henry
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3 Simple Tips for Sewing a Lapped Zipper
Plus, the finished Marimekko slipcover and a brief look at color in film costumes.
Jun 15, 2025
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Jane Henry
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