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  • How to take your body measurements

    How to take your body measurements

    November 5, 2025

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    Sewing For Beginners

    Before you cut out your first pattern there’s something you need to do first. That is taking your body measurements. Even though you usually wear a size small, for example, that doesn’t mean the size labeled as small on the pattern will fit you. Each pattern usually has some kind of chart listing the measurements…

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  • How to find your clothing style

    How to find your clothing style

    October 7, 2025

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    Build a Handmade Wardrobe

    Have you ever thought about what your clothing style is? Do you know what it is? If not, do you know how to find your clothing style? I never even thought about it until after having my second baby. After my first was born I had to get rid of 3/4 of my clothes due…

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  • How to thread a sewing machine step by step

    How to thread a sewing machine step by step

    September 25, 2025

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    Sewing For Beginners

    This post contains affiliate links. If you use one of my links and purchase something I may earn a commission – at not extra cost to you. You can read my disclosure policy here. Figuring out how to thread a sewing machine was one of things that scared me the most when I first thought…

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I'm Rachael, homemaker and mom of three with a love for sewing. Finding time to do what you love as a parent has it's challenges, but that doesn't mean you have to give them up. The amount of time you can pour into it will change in each season of motherhood. But for me, even a few moments spent doing something I love is worth it. Let me show you how I do it.

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