Category Archives: Pockets

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial by Sewing Daydreams

DIY – The Mod Plaid Dress Tutorial

Third time’s a charm, right?

This is my third and final 60s inspired boat neckline dress… At least for this year. But do you know how it is when one project inspires another which inspires another? That was this, and I am very happy to have seen them through. I promise you, 2019 will bring something fresh! And I already have some ideas, but until then, enjoy this Christmas present to myself and read along for my Mod Plaid Dress tutorial. 🙂

For those that missed my earlier two 60s gems, check out my French Striped Dress and my Audrey Hepburn Dress.

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Adding Inside Pockets onto a Blazer Sewing Tutorial

DIY – Adding Inside Pockets onto a Blazer

Adding Inside Pockets onto a Blazer Sewing Tutorial Adding Inside Pockets onto a Blazer Sewing Tutorial

Today we’re going to add inside pockets onto a blazer.  I love the blazer, but the pockets that came with it are essentially non-functional.  The opening is a vertical slit and they are only a few inches deep.  I’m pretty sure I would only trust them to hold my chapstick, if that.  So, we will be adding a pair of patch pockets to the inside of the blazer to make it that much more useful.

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inseam pockets tutorial

DIY – The Inseam Pockets Tutorial V2

I had previously made an inseam pockets tutorial which uses interfacing to help create sturdy pockets on clothing made with a very light fabric.  However, I’ve realized that most of the other times I’ve made inseam pockets, I do it a bit differently and don’t use as much interfacing.  Hence, today’s post titled Inseam Pockets Tutorial Version 2.

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