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As Seen On the Cover: Olivia
Olivia is a classic bodice dress smocked from the shoulder. VIEW A has short puff sleeves and ruffle collar. VIEW B allows for heirloom...


Change Waistline on Nora
Every girl we know loves to twirl in a View A Nora. Why not make a slight variation and raise the waist slightly?! In this video, Melissa...


Tulip Smocked Insert April/Harper Bubble
These smocked tulips have us smitten. Pair our April pinafore top with the Harper bubble and add a hint of smocking. We know this will be...


How to Choose Thread (Poly/Cotton)
Cathy and Emily talk about different kinds of thread (50 & 80 Weight Cotton Threads and Metrosene Poly Thread) and when we suggest to use...


Theresa A Bloomer Set (Ella/Frannie Baby)
We paired this classic Liberty of London Tana lawn with a bright turquoise gingham. The top is an Ella blouse with the bloomers from...


Swiss Dot Bloomer Set (Ella/Birdie's Bloomers)
This airy Swiss Dot is a perfect blouse for the warmer weather. Match with your favorite fabric bloomers (like Liberty of London!) for a...


Petit Potpourri Gold Emma
How fun is this bright sundress for summertime! The bright lime piping and adorable green flower buttons accent this Art Gallery floral...


Circus Life Taylor
Taylor is our simple bubble, a perfect project for a beginner or a quick summer sew. We love this ocean themed print from Fabric Finders....


Strawberry Sketch Harper
Don't you love these strawberries?! Accented with gingham piping and a crisp pique collar, this look makes for a BERRY sweet bubble. Shop...


Strawberry Sketch Louise
Louise is the perfect canvas to show off a sweet print - don't you love these strawberries! Accented with gingham piping on a crisp pique...


Here Comes the Sun Harper
This fabric was made to be a Harper bubble for summertime! The ocean motif is showcased perfect on the bodice with a simple accent with...


How to Curve a Square Neck Pattern
Melissa explains how to adjust your square neck bodice pattern piece to into a rounded neck. You will need a round object (like a plastic...


How to Choose a Lining Fabric
Cathy and Emily talk about what to consider when choosing the lining fabric to use on your next garment. This includes considering the...


Flocking Fabulous April with Round Neck
For this April dress, Melissa changed the square neck to a round neck. It’s a super easy change to make using a round object of your...


Sunshine Floral Bishop
An adorable Bishop dress with sweet pink geometric smocking that shines on this fun floral print. Smocked and sewn by Melissa Sansom,...


How to Wrap Piping for Storage
Try out this easy way to store your corded piping to keep it organized! Greta shows you this simple figure 8 technique and you will have...


Lucy with Purse Pocket
Inspired by Lezette Thomason's original purse pocket dress, Melissa took her own take on this fun look. She tweaked the purse design...


Seam Free Pleating
Guest blogger Christine from House of Smocking (a smocking shop located in Evasham, England), shows a technique that we loved. In the...


Heirloom Bubble for Boys (Charlie/Harper Mashup)
We envisioned this heirloom style bubble for boys for your special occasions. We used the Charlie bodice and straight sleeve and Harper...


Hop to It Bloomer Set (Penny/Birdie's Bloomers)
Shorten the Penny dress into an adorable top to pair with your favorite bloomers or pants. We recommend the Frannie Baby finished length...
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