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For many of us, sewing is a solitary sport practiced at home in pockets of time that we manage to carve out of our busy lives. That is what makes sewing retreats so special – uninterrupted swathes of time dedicated to the project of your choice. And when you get stuck? You have a whole host of sewing minds to help you out. Unfortunately, many of us haven't had the opportunity to sew with friends over the last year. However, Linda recently got the chance to check in on an online sewing get-together over Zoom with some longtime Sewing Workshop friends. 

The Marceau is a knit top featuring an asymmetrical collar and hem, as well as a statement sleeve with pleated detail. It's a great top for everyday casual wear, but I wondered, can it be transformed into a dress? Of course! Read on to see how I transformed the Marceau Top into a full-length dress. 

In this week's Facebook Live, Linda demonstrated how to add a pocket to the Picasso, Hudson and Mimosa Pants. Here is the pocket template guide that you can use to add pockets to any of your favorite patterns! Click here to watch Linda's presentation on insert in-seam and patch pockets. 

Pants silhouettes may come and go, but a classic trouser is always in style. Our Hollywood Pants pattern has a vintage vibe that wouldn't have been out of place in Katharine Hepburn's wardrobe. However, this double-pleated trouser look is also found today on designer runways and in the closets of the most fashionable women around. Read on for more style inspiration for the Hollywood Pants. 

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