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Weekend Reading: Local Fibers, Eco-Fashion + Tartan
Enjoy this week’s link roundup!
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Finding Inspiration
Where do you get inspired?
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Free Pattern Hack
Draft cowl pockets to compliment Zinnia’s full silhouette
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Weekend Reading: A 21 armhole dress, virtual fitting rooms, and…
Some handpicked reading for the weekend.
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The Perfect Match
Choosing the ideal fabric for Zinnia.
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What We Made: Volume 8
This month we made Seamwork dresses with eye catching details.
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6 Apps to Help You Plan Your Sewing
How to use your phone to stay inspired, capture ideas, and track your goals
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Sewing Chatter: What’s your sewing superpower?
When you were little, did you ever wish for a superpower? I wished to be able to time travel. I still haven’t really let go of the idea of superpowers, so I like to recognize my every day superpowers, many of which pop up while sewing. Just being able to dream of a garment and …
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Weekend Reading: Soldiers, muslin tricks, and making friends
A few of our favorite reads this week.
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Pattern of the month: Spring calls for more Zinnias!
Save 20% on one of our favorite skirts
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Weekend Reading: longevity, classics, and creating desire
More links for your reading pleasure. Happy weekend!
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Vintage Inspiration
Get inspired by vintage pattern details.
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Weekend Reading: Fashion week in art, sweater projects, and a…
Some fun reads to take you through to the weekend. Happy Friday!
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Weekend Reading: Amazing embroidery, an anniversary, + more!
A huge batch of fun reads to take you through to the weekend.
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A Wren Dress + a Bonus Sleeve
Make Wren with a long or 3/4 length sleeve.
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Weekend Reading: Vintage sizing & lots of lingerie!
Lots of tips for making lingerie, a freebie download, cosplay sewing lessons, and more
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Sewing Chatter: Do you ever sew for glamour?
I’ll wear a nightie a few times a year, usually only when summer is at its hottest. And by nightie, I mean something vaguely breezy with spaghetti straps. Otherwise, you’ll find me in sweats and an old concert tee. For some reason, I’ve shied away from the traditional idea of glamour in my wardrobe, because …
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Seamworker’s Closet: Inspiring finished projects!
A peek inside a Seamworker’s wardrobe
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Sprout Review: Two Myrtles
Have you guys heard of Sprout? Sprout boasts a service that combines custom printed fabric and indie patterns. Pretty cool, right? We teamed up with Sprout to share some of our most popular designs on this innovative new platform. The Colette shop on Sprout currently features Myrtle, Laurel, Ginger, and Negroni. Have you always dreamed …
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January Inspiration
Who: Taylor Role: Graphic Designer Staying inspired is an important part of creating. Sometimes inspiration is too bountiful, making it hard to focus your creative energy. Other times you feel stale and as if your inspiration is tired. I have always found it helpful to take the time to reassess and gather new inspiration. This …
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Sewing Chatter: Do you sew gifts for the holidays?
We hope you are enjoying a relaxing holiday week. Currently, I am taking a break from adulthood in Disney World, and the rest of the team is scattered across the country from Georgia, to Texas, to Missouri, to Kansas, to California. I might be speaking for myself when I say this break is much needed …