Wednesday Weekly #148

Happy Wednesday! This week has been jam-packed with new patterns and I feel like a kid in a candy store! I also really want to participate in #sewfrosting, but I still haven't decided what to make. I am going to keep working on my basic grey Yates Coat and hope that I think of something fancy to go under it! News (clockwise from top left) Papercut Patterns released SIX new patterns in their latest collection, Geo. I am obsessed with that yellow Sierra Jumpsuit! Megan Nielsen released four new patterns in her latest collection, including the Dawn Rigid Jeans featured above. Seamwork released the Francis Coat and the Elli Henley. Cashmerette released the Pembrooke Dress and Tunic. Makes I got to see this awesome dress from Rake and Make in person, and it’s a real stunner! Sweet Alchemy made both views of the Avery Leggings and shares her thoughts on the high-waist. This Kielo Wrap Dress from Mieko Made is great! How gorgeous is this DIY kurta from Sweet Shard!? I love the colour blocking on this top from Merrits Makes. Coco’s Loft brightens my day with her bright yellow coat. This Jack Trench Coat from Bibbity Bobbity Buttons is amazing. Speaking of amazing coats, don’t miss this Rumana Coat from Ginger Stitch. Fifty-two Fancies made a sweet denim Fiona Dress. Resources Style Sew Me shows how to grade a pattern to your size. Heather Handmade shares nine ways to finish a seam. Tilly and the Buttons has a new video about how to install a zip fly. Check out this cool post on how to make zipper pouches from scrap fabrics on The Sewcialists. On the Podcast We love meeting fellow sewists in real life! It is so much fun, and we want to encourage you to try it too. We talk about how to meet online friends in person, how to organize a sewing meet-up, basic meet-up etiquette, and lessons learned from our past sewing get-togethers. Listen here.

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