Sewing With Cinnamon

Sewing With Pleats - Finishing Techniques

Hi Everyone! This week we're going a bit deeper with last weeks project. With so many cut pieces the issue of how to best finish those interior seam allowances arrises. I have a few quick fixes I'm excited to share!

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Sewing With Pleats - Adding Contrast With Inverted Pleats

Hi Everyone! This week we take a look at using the methods we've been practicing and adapting them to the inverted pleat design element. The tutorial instruction shows how to use contrasting fabrics to add design interest - follow along and let's practice sewing inverted pleats!

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February 12, 2019

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Sewing With Pleats - Tutorials and A Practice Project

Hi Everyone! This week I have a PDF handout for you, you can grab it in the SWC Bonuses Section. It's an excerpt from my Sewing book and includes a step by step tutorial for forming knife pleats, box pleats, and a fun practice project incorporating the knife pleat. 

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February 05, 2019

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Sewing With Pleats - Topic Overview

Hi Everyone! Let's talk about - Sewing With Pleats! Throughout this 4 part topic, we will cover a variety of pleat types and uses within different design styles. I'm really excited about this opportunity to go deep into this topic, exploring the specific ways to create perfect looking pleats every time! 

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Organizing For Productivity - Storing Your Fabric

Hi Everyone! This week we go a bit deeper into the the topic of fabric storage and organization.  I've been working hard to solve some of my fabric storage challenges, and thanks to many of the tips shared here, I'm making progress in my space!

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January 29, 2019

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Organizing For Productivity - Storing Notions

Hi Everyone! this week we wrap up this topic with a look at storing notions and small sewing essentials.

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Organizing For Productivity - Storing Your Patterns

Hi Everyone! This week we go a bit deeper into the topic of pattern storage and organization. As with fabric, this is also one of my biggest challenges! Whether you're looking to store traditional purchased patterns or pdf patterns - the challenges are the same. Are easily accessible? Are the pattern pieces easily found? Can you set aside a "project in progress" to jump back into it easily? Is there a master list of all the patterns you have so you don't accidentally purchase the same one twice? I'm pretty sure we all struggle with these same issues when it comes to organizing our sewing patterns.

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