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From pattern reviews of popular sewing patterns, to wardrobe planning the EASY way, I’m here to share with you EASY to sew garments, building a sustainable wardrobe and trying new sewing pattern designers.
I especially love creating content for how to modify patterns, add design details, including video content and tutorials. If you want to take a pattern make it 3 times or more and have each one be unique, yet fit wonderfully into your wardrobe, you’re at the right spot! You’ve invested time and energy into that pattern, don’t just sew it one time!
More than just sewing hacks, Sew Paradise is a blog about the process of developing a handmade wardrobe that reflects your lifestyle. Come sew with me!
Here, you’ll find bi-weekly sewing projects, up to 4-5 projects per month. Learn how to use mending (yes, mending!) to bridge the gap between a finished project and not quite motivated to start another. Plan to sew stash where you can, and favor local in person and independent online fabric stores for things you need to purchase.
There’s a bit of upcycling in this blog, so you’ll see how to refashion garments to create a less throw-away lifestyle.
And through it all, you’ll see mainly EASY to sew, beginner-level sewing patterns and projects. This is not the blog for a couture tailored suit or a wedding gown. Nope, nada, run fast away from those projects. This blog is about crafting an easy to sew and easy to wear wardrobe for a casual, active life. You’ll find tips for sewing casual pants, tops, turtlenecks, dresses, cropped pants, shorts, tee shirts, swimwear, jackets, blazers and more. All the stuff you need to live in everyday!
Ann has worked with sewing pattern designers on marketing, design, social media strategy and execution, search engine optimization plus creating unique live video, photographic and written content.
Ann has helped sewing pattern companies with product planning, pattern design (including pattern covers, technical writing, file preparation and digital fulfillment) website design, management and product fulfillment for online, retail and wholesale. Ann understands the biz – but also, is a passionate and talented sewist.
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Sew a spring and summer capsule wardrobe from FREE sewing patterns
Almost every designer has a free sewing pattern to entice you into their line of patterns. Some are simple accessories, most are an easy project. I’ve picked five newer ones that really give you some great options for sewing a summer capsule wardrobe from free sewing patterns. The first pattern is from Matchy Matchy Sewing…
Sewing pattern review of ME2138 seamed sweatshirt and ME 2033 barrel leg pants
I sewed the ME 2138 sweatshirt recently and love it. I’ll share my review, tips for sizing and alternate ideas for color blocking for this fun pattern. I also sewed ME 2033 barrel leg pants and love them (they are the most worn pants in my closet!) The sewing pattern review of ME2138 seamed sweatshirt…
Sewing a spring and summer sporty capsule wardrobe like LL Bean or Lands End
It’s spring! My favorite sporty classic brands, LL Bean and Lands End are showcasing casual classic sporty capsule wardrobes. I’ll share my favorite patterns and the must-sew things to match these looks. These classic or preppy brands have been around for decades with good reason – they offer generally higher quality and reasonable pricing on…
Scrap Sewing – how to use your fabric scraps to sew a fun wardrobe
We have an annual contest in my city called “Scrapfest” – and it’s more than just fabric (metal, found objects, trash – all assembled into art and showcased in an arts district in our city). There’s also a Scrapfest fashion show and this year I would like to enter several items. Scrap sewing – how…
Sew a travel capsule wardrobe you can wear year after year
Sewing a travel capsule wardrobe you can wear year after year is a goal for many sewists. You want to sew for the trip you’re taking next weekend to the next city over, or the city down south with the warm beaches, or the village in Europe with the cobblestone streets. But the same capsule…
Five sewing patterns for the Caroline Bessette Kennedy 90s minimalist look
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s 90s minimalist looks are easy to recreate with a handful of sewing patterns that aren’t even vintage- but they’re part of a stock from a designer who DID design for the minimalist 90s. I’ll share my favorites for the look. The popularity of “Love Story” on FX is trending both the 90s…
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Greenbush Top & Poncho
Super simple rectangular top with wide sleeves, bateau neck OR a bateau neck poncho. Easy to sew, great in floaty rayon/silk/cotton lawn fabrics for warm weather, and boiled wool, fleece, sweater knit for cold weather.