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Holiday Gift Guide - 12 Gifts for Sewists

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Whether you’re shopping for your sewing BFF or working on your own wish list, you’re sure to find some lust-worthy gifts in this roundup. If you’re shopping for a sewist who likes to try new crafts, make sure to check out the needle punch and crochet kits (numbers 1 and 7).

1. Punch Needle Pillow Kit from Fancy Tiger Crafts. I’ve never tried punch needle but I’d love to learn and the design of this kit is so pretty.

2. Wooden Needle Minder from Arrow Mountain. I sooo wish I had this sewing tool in my arsenal. It conveniently holds onto your needle while hand sewing and prevents it from getting lost on your lap (which has happened to me many times).

3. Measure Twice Cut Once enamel pins. So you can wear your passion on your sleeve.

4. Jordy Bralette kit from Emerald Erin. This pattern looks really comfy and I love all the options available in Erin’s shop.

5. Clover Chaco Liner Chalk Pens. Just because it’s useful doesn’t mean it’s not a great gift.

6. Broad Strokes book by Bridget Quinn and Lisa Congdon (make sure to check out the rest of the yummy goods in Lisas’s shop. Including embroidery kits!)

7. Love Game Basket from Wool and the Gang. This basket made out of raffia yarn would fit in in any home.

8. Garden Sewing Art Print from Crafted Moon is the perfect way to decorate a sewing room. I love the artwork from this company and have a few of their prints. Check out the Sewing Art page for even more options.

9. Sewist necklace from Closet Case Patterns. There’s also a Maker version available for your all-around crafty friends.

10. I Love Linen woven labels from Kylie and the Machine. The perfect finishing touch for your handmades. Make sure to check out all the options available because they’re amazing.

11. Celestial Sheep Enamel Pin from Home Row Fiber Co. These sheep are just too cute.

12. Speckle Go Cup by Mudhavi. I love this handmade mug that can also be taken on the go. Stylish and eco-friendly.

If you’re looking for even more inspiration, check out my gift guides from 2017 and 2016. Items may not still be available but it’s worth a look for inspiration and eye-candy.

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DIY Denim Sailor Pants – Review of the Lander Pants by True Bias

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DIY Denim Sailor Pants – Review of the Lander Pants by True Bias

I’ve had my eye on the Lander Pants pattern by True Bias since it was first released. And by “had my eye on”, I mean I just totally LOVED the silhouette and wanted to try it out. The pattern has been wildly popular online and every version I’ve seen has confirmed that I need to make a pair of my own. But I took my time. Because I have a long list of things to sew and as I’ve very recently learned, I’m a rebel. I’m not a rebel in the traditional sense (which I say with the self-awareness of knowing that a rebel would never admit to being traditional). I’m a rebel according to the Four Tendencies theory created by Gretchen Rubin. I started listening to her interview on the Love to Sew podcast last night and of course had to take the quiz. At first, I really thought that none of the categories applied to me, that I am without definition and that four categories can not fully encompass one’s personality and character. But the more I thought about it. The more I think that the “Rebel” fits me.

Ok. So how does this apply to sewing? Well. I just don’t sew anything if I don’t feel like it. I’ll do it when I feel like it. And I am not at all concerned with what other people are doing. That’s not to say that I don’t LOVE seeing what other people make. Or that I can’t keep a deadline. Or feel a sense of duty and obligation. I just tend to follow my own whims. A lot.

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DIY High Rise Rigid Jeans - Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans

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DIY High Rise Rigid Jeans - Megan Nielsen Dawn Jeans

Last month, Megan Nielsen asked if I’d like to try out one of her new patterns before its official release. I’ve been a big fan of her patterns for years now so I of course jumped at the chance. From the four new patterns, I selected the Dawn jeans. Jeans have been in my sewing queue for a long time and I just always seem to postpone making them so this was just the thing I needed to make a pair. By the way, the Wattle skirt was a close second. I have a red and white striped fabric that would be PERFECT for it.

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