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Amazon Prime Day Deals for Makers

Oct 9, 2020

Amazon Prime Day is an annual event. Marketers are considering this the start of the holiday shopping season, 6 weeks earlier than Black Friday. 2020 …

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Thoughts on Noom: Is it Worth It?

Oct 6, 2020

After posting what I hoped was an objective review, now it’s time to give you my unfiltered thoughts on Noom. Is it worth it? What …

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Noom: What to Expect in Your First 30 Days

Sep 28, 2020

Noom has been all over the tv ads lately. And with the pandemic practically eliminating gym workouts, maybe you’re wondering if it’s for you. So …

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Pattern Reviews

Simplicity 1108 Robe Pattern Review

Sep 22, 2020

I’ve owned the beginner-friendly sewing pattern Simplicity 1108 for a few years now. In fact, remember the Bat Dress (Simplicity 8091)? I bought them at …

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Blank Slate Patterns – Sew My Style 2020 Designer Q&A

Sep 14, 2020

Melissa Mora’s company Blank Slate Patterns has been on my radar since I started sewing. I was introduced to it very early on because I …

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15+ Best At-Home Date Night Ideas

Sep 11, 2020

At-home date night ideas are crucial especially right now. While so many of us are stuck at home during the pandemic, getting out of a …

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Melody Dolman Pattern Review

Aug 20, 2020

The Melody Dolman rocketed to the top of my list recently. I wanted a camp shirt for summer, and I’ve made the men in my …

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Pattern Scout – Sew My Style 2020 Designer Q&A

Aug 12, 2020

Pattern Scout’s Lulu Cardigan is one of the featured patterns this month for Sew My Style. When PS designer Casey suggested the pattern, I was …

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Pattern Hacks & Tutorials

How to Sew a Woven T-shirt from a Button-Up Pattern

Aug 5, 2020

I learned I could sew a woven t-shirt from a button-up pattern when I thought I’d screwed up a recent project. Turns out this is …

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Throw Out Your Disgusting Old Lipstick!

Jul 29, 2020

Did you know that old lipstick carries germs? Did you know you should throw it out after a certain amount of time has passed? Does …

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Pattern Reviews

Game Day Jersey for Him

Jul 22, 2020

The Love Notions Game Day Jersey was one of May’s Sew My Style two featured patterns. T-shirts are a wardrobe staple so I was excited …

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Sunday V-Neck Pattern Review

Jul 16, 2020

The Sunday V-neck is a raglan pattern from Friday Pattern Company. And it’s free! Another great thing about this pattern is that it’s a unisex …