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Sam López's avatar

Wow! As a fellow sewist, this is an amazing resource and I love how you’ve distilled down a larg, complex topic into the essentials. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this, I will definitely bookmark it to share with friends who express interest in garment sewing!

gillian cooke's avatar

this is an excellent resource! i’ve only sewn a few things so far, and definitely want to sew more. will definitely be referencing this essay often!

Carolyn Lewis's avatar

This is amazing, thank you so much for sharing with the world. I haven’t sewn for ages and it’s made me realise how much I miss it. I feel so inspired! ❤️

Elephantinthestudy's avatar

I think it is well written and if I were about to start sewing this is what I would read. Well written, comprehensive and not overwhelming!

Ada Asenjo's avatar

What an info-packed post! Thank you! Learning to sew is my goal this year🙄😳

Callie's avatar

This was such an inspiring and motivating read. Also your style is impeccable. My jaw literally dropped on the interlocking circle quilted jackets.

Megan Hogg's avatar

This was super helpful—thank you! I loveeee seeing what other people are sewing. I started sewing in January of this year and have gotten somewhat comfortable with cottons/linens, but have yet to dive into the waters of knit fabrics! I think that will be my goal for next year :)

Melina Rudman's avatar

Love this! Very helpful and unfussy. Thank you!

Ithaca Maven's avatar

This is so excellently thoughtful! It popped up in my feed and I was reading and nodding along and then I also saw a #TopDownCenterOut mention which was an unexpected happy bonus, thank you) but yes, the philosophy is all about reducing the barriers for people to make their own clothes

Annie Armstrong's avatar

I love that fish purse!

Tricia Moore's avatar

Love your style, thanks for sharing.

ExactlyCassandra's avatar

Great list! I’d add Helen’s Closet to the pattern makers list. Helen’s instructions are fantastic for beginners!