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Finished Zip Pouch with Tassel
Sewing Your Own Zipper Pouch Using Leftover Fabric

Sewing Your Own Zipper Pouch Using Leftover Fabric

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After a couple of months of sewing, you end up having lots of fabric leftovers on the side. Don’t throw them away – there are some great projects to make the best use of such leftoversšŸ˜ƒ One of them is to sew little zipper pouch bags! I love this project so much because it’sĀ quick and easyĀ to make those little zipper pouches. Also, theyĀ are not onlyĀ prettyĀ but alsoĀ practicalĀ as they help you to organise your personal belongingsšŸ’ā€ā™€ļø Last but not least, it’s a…

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My Libby Shirt Combined with Trousers and Sneakers
Great Dressmaking Patterns – My Libby Shirt

Great Dressmaking Patterns – My Libby Shirt

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Fabric and Dressmaking Patterns – One of My Favourites – My Libby Shirt When doing research for a new sewing project, I can never decide if I should start with searching a new pattern first and then the fabric or the other way round. It levels with the question which came first: the chicken or the eggšŸ£ For my Libby Shirt project though, there was no such question. I came across a fabric called Moonstone Viscose from Atelier BrunetteĀ and knew…

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The Ultimate Guide for Finding the Best Sewing Machine in 2019

The Ultimate Guide for Finding the Best Sewing Machine in 2019

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Read this post and youā€™ll be a sewing-machine-pro in no time, ready to make the decision which sewing machine has the pleasure to be yours. Are you a sewing beginner facing the challenge of finding the right sewing machine? Youā€™ve come to the right place, here’s my ultimate guide for finding the best sewing machine in 2019 šŸ”„ I know how confusing and overwhelming it can be, especially if you are a newbie in the sewing world. There are so…

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The Comfy Autumn Look
Dress Pattern Sewing – My Brand New Grace Dress

Dress Pattern Sewing – My Brand New Grace Dress

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Dress pattern sewing was my ultimate goal when I started sewing and after some initial projects, I felt like it’s time to step up my game. When I saw the Grace Dress by Sew Over It, I knew right away that this is the perfect next sewing challenge for mešŸ‘—Ā It is still a project for beginners but also included lots of opportunities to grow my skills and to learn new things, such as gathering the skirt at the waist or…

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ā­Exciting Newsā­: I’m on Instagram Now!

ā­Exciting Newsā­: I’m on Instagram Now!

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I’m super excited to announce that I’ve launched my brand new Instagram account as of 1st January 2019!Ā šŸ“øIt’s a new year and as such a new beginning and for me, this is reflected in my newly created social media presence. This will be my channel to keep you posted on the latest projects and all cool, quirky, interesting, surprising things for you sewing beginners. Follow MeĀ On Instagram Make sure to follow me to find out more about ourĀ latest news and…

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Happy New Year Sign
Happy 2019 – My Sewing Journey So Far and Future Sewing Projects

Happy 2019 – My Sewing Journey So Far and Future Sewing Projects

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It’s that time again: 365 days and many sewing projects have gone by and it’s the last day of the year 2018!šŸ„‚ The perfect moment to reflect on the past months and to think about the new year ahead of us. What Has Happened So Far My highlight this year? The launch of my own blog of coursešŸ’ā€ā™€ļøSurprise! It wasn’t obvious to me at first but I was really looking for something that I am passionate about, something that is…

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5 Golden Sewing Rules from My MumšŸ‘©šŸ†

5 Golden Sewing Rules from My MumšŸ‘©šŸ†

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Hi there and welcome back to SewingBeginner! Todayā€™s post is a very special one for me as Iā€™m gonna share 5 golden rules from my mum. The Unforgettable Princess Dress StoryšŸ‘ø Before we dive into it, a quick story that I want to share which will explain why my mum is my sewing hero. 4-year old me wanted to dress up as a princess for a school event but I didnā€™t have a dress. It was short notice and we…

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How To Best Get Started With Simple DressmakingšŸ‘—

How To Best Get Started With Simple DressmakingšŸ‘—

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Hey folks, welcome back to SewingBeginner! Iā€™m a very practical person, so when looking for a new creative hobby, I’m aimingĀ to be practical too. My focus was on finding something which would give meĀ something that I can enjoy every day.Ā I don’t like to just make stuff that sits on a shelf and collects dust.Ā  After some back and forth, many failed attempts at other things I’ve arrived at sewing. Check out my post about my journeyĀ here. Sewing is great, you…

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This Is the Perfect Pattern to Get Started with DressmakingšŸ‘—

This Is the Perfect Pattern to Get Started with DressmakingšŸ‘—

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Hey, Y’all! Thanks for swinging by at SewingBeginner. In the past few weeks, weā€™ve covered a lot of basics, so I think weā€™re now ready to level up our game! Ladies and gentlemen, letā€™s get started with dressmakingšŸ‘•šŸ‘— I came across an amazing pattern recently which is absolutely perfect to get started with dressmaking. Itā€™s an easy-to-sew project which will give you a lovely and stylish garment to add to your wardrobeā¤ļø Enough chit-chat, letā€™s reveal the secret: may I…

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Essential Equipment Everyone Needs for Sewing

Essential Equipment Everyone Needs for Sewing

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Hi there and welcome back to my blog! Today weā€™ll be looking into some basic equipment that you need for sewing. The good news: most items are rather affordablešŸ˜Š The bad news:Ā there is one item that is super important but that might have a bigger impact on your budget. Iā€™m sure you guessed it already, itā€™s the sewing machine itself. But do not despair! Iā€™ve summarised my best tips, what to look out for and how to save money in…

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