Puff sleeve hack: Joanie Top
The Joanie Top pattern is named after my grandmother. A woman of full of spunk, yet with unparalleled functional elegance, my grandma knows how to…
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Fabrics and Fit for the Joanie Top
The Joanie Top is here and we could not be more excited! Named for Meg’s grandmother, the Joanie Top combines 50s style with modern fitting,…
Telling Stories with Clothes
Sometimes I feel guilty for liking clothes as much as I do. I daydream about clothes while driving when I could be educating myself about…
Meredith’s Garment Story
It is true that I’ve fallen in love with many a dress. Fallen in love with many a sewing technique. I love the satisfaction of…
Meg’s Garment Story
I did not make you. But my love for you made you come alive. You are the velveteen rabbit of my closet, pulsing with meaning,…
Judith’s Garment Story
An easy-wear pair of daytime pants were in order. I kept on wearing my pyjama pants – a waistband with a button wasn’t going to…
David’s Garment Story: The Continued Adventures of a Sewing Husband
Where did we leave off? There was a pandemic. And as an actor/bartender in NYC with theaters and bars shut down, I needed a job. …
How to break out of a style rut: 6 strategies
I’m sure you know the feeling of walking in your closet and not feeling excited to get dressed. It’s ok, it’s not a fault –…
How to get a professional finish when sewing knits at home
One of the most intimidating things about sewing knits is the finishing techniques. Well, at least for me. Maybe you, dear reader, have never feared…
Embroidering on Knit Fabrics
If you’ve been around for a while, you know that I like a little something extra. That really, we all do here at Sew Liberated.…