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As summer winds down, we can tell that fall wardrobe planning is picking up! Once the kids are back in school or a routine once again finds its way into your life, planning your next sewing projects is a fun way to embrace the seasonal change. Yes summer is leaving, but we get to start sewing cozy cardigans, sweatshirts, and jeans! But we'll talk more about fall sewing below. First, let's see who . . .

Did you know that we sew a sample of every single sewing pattern you see in the Indiesew Pattern Shop ? We do this to test the pattern instructions and drafting, create a cohesive shopping experience, and make sure the design is in line with our brand aesthetic. It’s our version of quality control.   Roughly ten passionate sewists help us with this enormous task. They’re some of the most skilled . . .

I have a confession to make. I've never sewn myself a pair of pajamas. Despite the countless cozy chic loungewear sewing patterns  on the market, my sleepwear is pilling t-shirts and my boyfriend's hand-me-down sweatpants. This summer it was even more apparent that I didn't have any hot weather pajamas. When the temperatures soared to 100 degrees in the daytime here in Colorado, it was only . . .

It's our turn on the Cleo Skirt  Summer Showcase! You can read more about this blog event and find out who the other 20 (!) sewists involved are here . The Cleo Skirt by Made by Rae is a gathered skirt with a flat front waistband and elasticated back waistband. Deep pockets provide a place to stash the essentials. This design comes in two lengths, knee and midi, which makes it a design you'll . . .