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Contrasting Placket Tutorial

January 30, 2015 by sewsavvy Leave a Comment

Contrasting Placket Tutorial

I had a little flair of creativity a few weeks ago and decided to try my hand at sewing a dress for my daughter from a pattern of my own creation. It is the cutest little dress, but unfortunately my daughter refuses to wear it because it takes a bit of muscle to get it over her head. I really didn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: sewing tips Tagged With: placket

Friday’s Feature: The Fairy Tale Dress Pattern

October 17, 2014 by sewsavvy Leave a Comment

Friday’s Feature: The Fairy Tale Dress Pattern

If you have read my blog before, you know that I LOVE the Oliver + S patterns. This week I sewed the Oliver + S Fairy Tale Dress for my 2 year old in a pretty floral cotton sateen fabric. I'm really pleased with how it turned out, and I was able to try out a few new techniques as well. I adore the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: pattern Tagged With: Dress, flat-piping, invisible zipper, Oliver + S, pleats

Pattern Giveaway!

August 17, 2014 by sewsavvy 1 Comment

Pattern Giveaway!

We're so excited to announce our very first pattern giveaway! This gorgeous pattern by Oliver + S is up for grabs: Pinwheel Tunic and Slip Dress. We've got two patterns available, one size 6 mo to 4, and the other size 5 to 12. If you've never sewn Oliver + S patterns before, you're in for a real … [Read more...]

Filed Under: pattern Tagged With: free, girl, giveaway, pattern

New Pattern! The Secret Agent Trench Coat

July 8, 2014 by sewsavvy Leave a Comment

New Pattern! The Secret Agent Trench Coat

We have just received all our new patterns! I'm slowly adding them to the site, but I just had to feature this one, because it is just so darn cute! It's the Secret Agent Trench Coat Pattern, by Oliver + S. For boys and girls, this pattern features double breasted buttons, raglan sleeves, shoulder … [Read more...]

Filed Under: pattern Tagged With: coat, pattern, unisex

Stitches for Stretch

June 13, 2014 by sewsavvy Leave a Comment

Stitches for Stretch

Sewing with S-T-R-E-T-C-H fabrics Sewing with stretch fabrics can seem a bit daunting at first. I know the first time I sewed a knit dress the neckline stitches broke the first time I pulled it over my head, and my seams seemed way too wavy. It's pretty easy to avoid these mistakes if you use the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: sewing tips Tagged With: knit, stitches, twin needle, walking foot, zigzag

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I started Sew Savvy to buy all kinds of patterns and fabric for my toddler, Audrey. I'm so excited to share my finds with you, and I'd also like to share some sewing tips I've picked up along the way. The thing I love about sewing for children is that it is fun, quick, and mistakes are very inexpensive![Read More...]

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