Tag Archives: sewfrench

How to sew a French Seam.

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Sewfrench

or as the French call it a “couture anglaise” an English Seam. Hmmm… isn’t that funny?!! One of the most common searches that brings people to my blog is the phrase How to sew a French seam. I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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If the shoe fits, wear it.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sewfrench

I’m not exactly sure why my friend Rosie, shared this with the whole, wide, world. On my Facebook page nonetheless. Anyway, that doesn’t matter… I bought this pattern from ithinksew back in the spring. This is the same company that brought us … Continue reading →

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What to do, what to do….

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Sewfrench

So…… Over on Facebook I am really enjoying hanging out with the Celebrate Hand Quilting group. Lots of good hints, tips, recommendations and quilts! Wow, I feel like such a loser when you look at their quilts! I especially like … Continue reading →

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How about an ear-worm to carry you through the day???

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Sewfrench

Every time I type Honeycomb, this is what gets stuck in my ear. How about you??? Busy living life = not enough time, in the day,  to blog… Ya know??? I should have warned you it would be like this, … Continue reading →

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Oh Happy Day!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Sewfrench

I’ve always said going gluten-free wasn’t that hard, for me. I’ve never been a huge bread lover, like some people. Okay, maybe a nice crusty loaf at a good restaurant, a pizza crust in Chicago, fresh pasta in Italy…. I … Continue reading →

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How I draft a simple pattern

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Sewfrench

Anyone care to share their favorite sewing reference book? I’m looking at One-Yard Wonders and Sew Everything Workshop. I was thinking there was another one than I kept seeing referred to and can’t remember what it was. Daughter is looking to … Continue reading →

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