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How Beer & Medieval Misogyny Created Witches

Oct 31, 2018

Anyone who knows me in real life knows I love beer. I was drinking it when I met my husband. He proposed in a brewery. …

Sewing

Accepting Yourself Naked

Oct 30, 2018

“Accepting yourself naked” is probably going to become an ongoing theme on this blog. Not here for nakedness but for giveaways instead? Check it out down …

Flat lay of items for Dana Point Top pattern hack

Pattern Reviews

Itch to Stitch Dana Point Top Pattern Hack & Giveaway!

Oct 26, 2018

Here for the giveaway? Check out the details below and don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter for a chance to win! *Housekeeping: some …

Sewing

How NOT to Become a Pattern Tester & a Giveaway!

Oct 23, 2018

Here for the giveaway? Check out the details below and don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter for a chance to win! The very …

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1-Year Blogiversary & Giveaway!

Oct 16, 2018

Yesterday I “rebirthed” Petite Font as a more inclusive maker blog. Today, we start having fun! It’s the One Year Blogiversary!! And that requires a …

Maker Lifestyle

The Rebirth of Petite Font

Oct 15, 2018

Welcome to Petite Font! It’s been a minute, but Petite Font is back and ready to set the world on fire! My site went dormant …

Pattern Reviews

Fitting the Shorts, Part 2 – True Bias Lander Shorts

Sep 18, 2018

(Let’s talk about crotches, baby!) I feel like I should title this FITTING! THE! SHORTS!!! This has been the ultimate journey, and yet I know …

Wardrobe by Me Cargo Shorts in orange poplin

Pattern Reviews

Sew Long Summer with a Pair of Wardrobe By Me Cargo Shorts

Sep 13, 2018

Hello and welcome to Petite Font! I’m Paulette. If you’re new here or came by through another blogger’s Sew Long Summer post, welcome! I talk …

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The Very First Thing I Ever Made: Self-Drafted Striped Half-Circle Skirt

Sep 11, 2018

Do you like time travel? Well, today we’re going back in time to the very first garment I ever made. The time was June …

Pattern Reviews

The Brown “Silk” Bowling Shirt – McCall’s 7206

Aug 31, 2018

My third iteration of McCall’s 7206 men’s bowling shirt was once again for my dad. His first one in lavender linen was the nicest thing …

Pattern Reviews

Peasant Tops for Mom – New Look 6891

Aug 28, 2018

I’ve been sewing so much for my dad and husband that I finally took a break to go back to making women’s clothing. But this …

Bald older man in a lavender button up shirt, McCall's 7206 pattern

Pattern Reviews

Sewspirational Summer Blog Tour 2018 & Giveaways – McCall’s 7206

Aug 15, 2018

I’m first up on the Sewspirational Summer Blog Tour 2018! The purpose of the tour is to highlight summer makes and inspire our readers’ own …