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We are so excited to announce a new Instagram challenge! We find sewing inspiration everywhere, particularly in art. We recently discovered artist Naomi Munuo and think her work is full of inspirational color and patterns. So, we want to see how her work inspires you! Using our patterns, sew a garment (or a whole outfit) inspired by Munuo's paintings and post it on Instagram with your inspiration story. Everyone who participates will get a special discount code and will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate. 

The Cityscapes Dress is a semi-fitted, long-sleeve dress that has extended darts that create a bell shape and a tapered midi length hemline. The Cityscapes is also a great canvas for variations. Check out the following Cityscapes styles to see how small tweaks can make big design changes. To see more about these fun looks, watch our video!

This week, Linda and Betsy shared their process for deciding what patterns to use when taking inspiration from ready-to-wear garments. Watch the video and get the details here, and then look at the following pictures for inspiration! 

 In this hybrid underlining/lining method, the jacket is first constructed without completing the mitered corners, hems and neck facing. The underlining pieces are constructed separately in the same manner without edge finishing.

This Metallic Terry Knit is very unique. Soft and warm with the perfect amount of sparkle. A traditional sweatshirt or jacket just wouldn't do. The new Tremont Jacket pattern has a great fit. So why not try a vest?