Author Archives: Maisie Gospodarek

Jalie 3907 Alex Half-Zip Pullover

Ah the pullover. Fashion’s cozy gift to us all. Though not traditionally categorized as a [Read More]

02
Apr
Homemade Face Masks: Asking the Right Questions

In response to a recent shortage and hospital requests for face masks, we’ve received many [Read More]

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24
Mar
A Sewing and Stitchery Exposé

We can all picture the traditional scene – A secret agent, battle-hardened and hollow-eyed, sits [Read More]

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06
Mar
Jalie's special application for attaching the white binding around neck, arms, and legs looks as good as it feels.
Jalie 3133 Baby Onesie

This week’s pattern review is our cutest one yet. In fact it’s SO cute that [Read More]

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24
Jan
Musings of a Crafty Activist

I recently had an interesting discussion with my younger brother regarding single-use plastic bags. This [Read More]

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10
Jan
Klum House ‘Maywood’ Tote Pack

We spend a lot of time on this blog focusing on garment sewing and quilting, [Read More]

13
Dec
The Jalie Charlotte Cardigan

  While cardigan sweaters have a reputation for being comfortable and cozy, they are not [Read More]

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15
Nov
Christine Jonson Princess Dress

  TCS’s in-house seamstress, Bonnie, has been itching to make the Christine Jonson Princess Dress [Read More]

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31
Oct
Halloween and the Costume Conundrum

Halloween is back again, and, with it, the anxiety of finding a costume. If you’re [Read More]

18
Oct
The Merchant & Mills Eve Trouser

Have you ever tried on a garment that instantly boosted your self-confidence? In a perfect [Read More]

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11
Oct