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Details: Created: 10 August 2012

If you haven't noticed, we're a little obsessed with stripes around here. Knit stripes to be exact. The evidence is all over our latest pattern download, the eDress (and don't forget the Skirt Variation).

We've decided to take the stripe trend a step further.

First of all, we never shy away from horizontal stripes. Daring I know. This Skirt uses horizontal stripes in the skirt and bottom band.

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When paired with a black Ann's Tank, the overall look is very slimming.

Using the same fabric, Kathy decided to change the look ever so slightly. Notice the bottom band uses vertical stripes. Just that small change makes a huge difference.

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Again, Kathy takes it a step further in this last skirt.

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Using grey & white stripe knits, in varying widths, Kathy created this fun skirt! She even added a narrow strip of stripe at the sides. Finishing it off with a bold coverstitch.

Can you tell we've had fun with the new eDress pattern? Enjoy!

Details: Created: 02 July 2012

I am constantly searching for the best all-purpose travel bag. This satchel comes as close to perfection as any that I own. It is very large (22" wide, 20" high, 6" deep) with lots of large pockets on the interior (some with zippers), and sturdy upholstery-weight Ultrasuede handles and trim.

I used a very cool fabric from Calvin Klein, a coated linen LL752. I lined it with a natural striped linen, LINNOV1-004 and used 2 nifty silver zippers.

I am trying to decide if this is worthy of making into a pattern, so I would love to hear from you. Would you carry this?

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Details: Created: 27 June 2012

Nine Times Out Of Ten I love a quick project. The Ann's Tank is a simple, one night sew. Start to finish.

Then again, there are nights when I'm in the mood to add a little more detail. One easy way to do that is to start with a simple pattern like the Ann's Tank, one I know all too well, then add embellishment.

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Read more: Simple Tank - Simple Details

Details: Created: 27 June 2012

Even though it is summer here, I always like to have a collar on my knit shirts. I was getting tired of my polos. One of my favorite knit fabrics this summer was the little dot and line knit we have in three colors--black & cream, bronze & black and red & orange. This viscose knit has stretch on the crosswise, but not very much on the lengthwise so it does have a certain stability, wonderful drape and washes great.

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Each of the garments in our MixIt Pattern can be made with a knit or a woven. This is the MixIt Top. I did not make any changes to the pattern or alter any detail because of the knit. I didn't even need to use a lightweight interfacing at the front keyhole or collar.

I now have a really comfortable and cool summer top with one of my favorite patterns.

Kathy

Details: Created: 13 March 2012

After a week in recovery mode, I think the dust has settled from our exciting trip to Puyallup, WA for the 2012 Sewing & Stitchery Expo!

What a fun show we had with great customers in fantastic garments, showing off their talents for all to see! We want to formally thank all of our wonderful customers we came by our booth to show off their creations. It's so great to see the garments you've come up with using Sewing Workshop patterns.

Since there were so many photos taken, here's a fun slideshow of our entire 4-day show. All wrapped into a little video! Enjoy!

Thanks again to all of our customers! What a great show!

Details: Created: 04 March 2012

In the past three days of the Sewing & Stitchery Expo we've talked to so many talented sewist. We love seeing friendly faces & new-all happy to show off their creations. Here's what we saw.

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Alex Top: Scroll Print Knit

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Liberty Shirt (modified collar): Red & Black Plaid

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Stella Top: Textured Sweater-I love adding a belt to this sweater Stella! Great fabric choice!

Don't worry-there's more pictures to come! More details coming next week!

Details: Created: 02 March 2012

The 2012 Sewing & Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, WA starts now......... The sew expo is always filled with talented people & creative garments, set in the beautiful Northwest. Here's a little peak into our first few days at the expo.......

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