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Did you know that we sew a sample of every single sewing pattern you see in the Indiesew Pattern Shop ? We do this to test the pattern instructions and drafting, create a cohesive shopping experience, and make sure the design is in line with our brand aesthetic. It’s our version of quality control.   Roughly ten passionate sewists help us with this enormous task. They’re some of the most skilled . . .

I have a confession to make. I've never sewn myself a pair of pajamas. Despite the countless cozy chic loungewear sewing patterns  on the market, my sleepwear is pilling t-shirts and my boyfriend's hand-me-down sweatpants. This summer it was even more apparent that I didn't have any hot weather pajamas. When the temperatures soared to 100 degrees in the daytime here in Colorado, it was only . . .

It's our turn on the Cleo Skirt  Summer Showcase! You can read more about this blog event and find out who the other 20 (!) sewists involved are here . The Cleo Skirt by Made by Rae is a gathered skirt with a flat front waistband and elasticated back waistband. Deep pockets provide a place to stash the essentials. This design comes in two lengths, knee and midi, which makes it a design you'll . . .

My hunt for a good iron has been a long one. Garment sewers have peculiar needs in an iron. We need something that can be kept on for hours at a time without burning out components. Steam pressure and control is of paramount importance. And longevity is key. I haven't yet found the perfect iron that embodies all of these traits, but I have found a handful of irons that are close. For me, these . . .

Hello friends! We're smack dab in the middle of a hot, hot summer here in Colorado. I'm enjoying the slower pace that this season brings. And while I haven't found much time to sew (I have big plans for August, more on that below), I've been more inspired than ever browsing your creations . Keep 'em coming!   The June Winner Last month we gave away a copy of the newly released Highlands Wrap . . .

The Highlands Wrap Dress  sewing pattern launched in April with our 2017 Spring/Summer Collection  and the response has been overwhelming! This design is near and dear to my heart because it’s the perfect embodiment of my favorite 70's-inspired silhouette. And I’m giddy every time I see one of you sew your own.  The most common feedback we’re getting? Many of you are loving the fit of the bodice . . .

It's the final day of the Great Tank Bonanza! For the past two weeks, we've been comparing different tank top designs in the Indiesew Pattern Shop . If you missed out on our blog tour, be sure to catch these comparison posts: Indiesew | Basic Woven Tanks Erica | Knit Racerback Tanks Kristi | Woven Tanks with Partial Plackets Elena | Woven Tanks with Gathered Yokes Dani | Knit Swing Tanks My last . . .

It’s back! Our annual handmade tank top celebration returns for the second year, and this time around we’ve got even more sleeveless inspiration for you. For the next two weeks, we’ve got a small blog tour lined up, but in a little different format than you’re used to seeing here. Different how, you ask? Well, I think the best part of the indie sewing pattern world is that there are so many . . .