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The holidays have officially arrived, folks. Thanksgiving is tomorrow here in the US. And Christmas, Hanukkah and many more celebrations loom just a few weeks away. So it's high time we gave you a reason to buy more sewing patterns. Cyber Monday, the Black Friday of the Internet, is next Monday (December 1st), where every online store on the planet is offering you a deal you just can't resist. We . . .

They’re finally here! It was a long time coming, but we are so excited to announce that Indiesew Gift Cards are now available for purchase! Luckily, they’re here just in time for the holiday season. And we say, what’s easier than shopping from your couch? Indiesew gift cards can be applied towards the purchase of every pattern or collection in the Indiesew Shop . That means your loved one can . . .

Cover photo credit: Jamie Hudson Nearly two weeks ago we launched our second pattern bundle ever. In that time period we also introduced three new designers to the Indiesew shop and created an entirely new product you’ll be seeing very soon! It’s been a total whirlwind and the response to the 2015 Winter Collection has simply been icing on the cake. During the past two weeks we’ve also seen six . . .

I’ve had today’s tutorial stored away in the back of my brain for months now. Since June, I’ve sewn my fair share of knit items with gathered waists including this Penelope Peplum and this sleeveless Out and About Dress . With the launch of the Winter Collection last week it seems only appropriate to finally show you my favorite method for gathering knits. In my opinion, this is by far the . . .

The Arctic Blast has arrived here in the US and I’m more than happy to be snuggled up in the Indiesew HQ blogging, sewing and taking photos. I’m totally giddy about today's post, in part because I’m so incredibly proud of something I sewed, but also because the world needs to know more about the Pleated Pencil Skirt by Delia Creates. This longtime blogger and brand new designer made the online . . .

As we prepare to plunge into bone-chilling weather here in the US, it seems utterly appropriate that this be the day we launch the Indiesew Winter Collection. It seems only fitting that as I sit typing this, wearing my maxi Out and About Dress , sipping my hot tea, and curled up under my favorite blanket that we get to unveil what I've been hinting at for weeks. It is so officially winter here. . . .

Today’s style post is brought to you by Steve’s darling wife, Amanda . She’s dipped her toe into sewing recently and I’m shocked by how quickly she’s caught on! Not to mention the little lady started sewing with knits, her first project being a near perfect Union St Tee. That’s pure bravery, I tell you. A few weeks ago, Amanda and I took a trip to the fabric store to get supplies to sew up the . . .