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half the fun is in the making 💗
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make something with me! Patterns + tutorials ↓
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Robe « graduation dress » de @mai.ardour 🤎 Elle est si agréable à porter, une robe simple qui fait son effet et si rapide à coudre 🤩 #jecoudsmagarderobe #jecoudsdoncjesuis
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First of several me-made outfits that I wore during my European vacation 🤗 Pattern is The Graduation Dress by @mai.ardour #sewing #handmade
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complètement fan de cette robe, patron de @mai.ardour ❤️‍🔥 #sewing #couture #dresssewingpattern
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Essai du patron « graduation dress » de @mai.ardour. La blouse est validée, je vais pouvoir faire la robe ! ☀️ #jecoudsmagarderobe
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👀real talk, I had collectively sewn more pieces in the first month of owning a serger than I ever did with a sewing machine alone. And, the best part—stretchy fabric patterns are back on the table! 🫶🏻Comment “SERGER” and I’ll send you the links to these couture-but-comfy patterns. Yes—they come with video tutorials! PS you can make these without the serger too. Zigzag through it. ✨Follow along for more pattern tests, styling sessions, and beauty routines as we step into our alter ego mindset🫰🏻 #sewingreels #sewingforbeginners #memadewardrobe #sewingpatterns #howtosew
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I’ve always loved orchids 🌸
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This year taught me growth doesn’t have to be loud to be real🪡🧵 one year of sewing consistently. One year of learning, messing up, trying again, and improving!✂️ no shortcuts just consistency💪🏼 just an ordinary girl building skills stitch by stitch! Scroll to see how far I’ve came! PM me about commissioned pieces
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Accidentally created my new favourite pattern on New Year’s Eve 🤭🤭 what should I call this dress?
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⚡️ If you’re brand new, here’s the skill-building order: Start with simple shapes → move into garments → then structured pieces. 1. Start with accessories to get used to sewing without having to deal with zippers & closures (tote bag, makeup pouch, scrunchie, bandana headband). 2. Try a skirt pattern. Any of these skirt patterns above are fair game. Start with an elastic waistband and graduate to zippers. 3. Dresses are the next step. You’ll get to add a few skills in your kit when have to work with straps, hems, bias tapes, and finishes. 4. Move on to pants next. Learning how to make pockets is a useful skill but as a challenge, try it with French seams — it will elevate the garment. 5. Corsets — these are my favorite to make but require the most notions and understanding of garment construction. ⚡️ Skills you’ll learn by completing these patterns:
• Using a sewing machine confidently
• Reading pattern instructions
• Cutting fabric accurately
• Sewing straight seams (& french seams if you’re up for it)
• Waistbands & elastic
• Darts and shaping
• Zippers or closures (later patterns)
• Pressing for a professional finish • Working with boning and lacing (corsets) ⚡️ Cost (rough estimate per project):
• Pattern: $0–$20 (free patterns for sites like mood fabrics, sales & PDFs help)
• New Fabric: $10–$40 (check out thrift stores & repurpose fabric you have at home when you start)
• Notions: $5–$10 (threads to zippers) You can absolutely start sewing without spending hundreds upfront if you plan ahead. ⚡️ Best fabrics to start with: • Cotton
• Cotton poplin
• Quilting cotton
• Cotton twill
• Linen blends These are stable, forgiving, and easy to press — perfect for learning. Avoid stretch fabrics until you’re comfortable with cotton ⚡️ Don’t skip pressing:
Press as you sew, not just at the end — it’s the difference between “homemade” and “handmade.” ✨If you’re learning to sew this year, save this post — you’ll come back to it. Comment which pattern you’d start with 🤍 Stay tuned for beginner guides and tutorials @vinisha.vogue #fashionsewing #sewistsofinstagram #memadewardrobe #beginnersewing #sewingpatterns
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Everything I sewed in 2025 🪡✨ 1 - Kris Blouse by Mau Patterns 2 - Linen Half Circle Skirt: Self drafted 3 - Gabbie Jacket by @dressmakingamore 4 - Mini Skirt by AlphaPatterns 5 - Cropped t-shirt: Self drafted 6 - Booksleeves: Self drafted 7 - Anastasia Dress by Joana Patterns 8 - White Dress: Pattern hacking of the Finnja dress by @bymailina 9 - Rose bustier dress: Self drafted 10 - Valentina skirt by @coralinestreet 11 - Spaguetti dreamfrock by @lydianaomistudio 12 - Embroidered top: Pattern hacking of the Isila Dress by PatternCosPatterns 13 - Juliana corset dress by @coralinestreet 14 - White shorts: Self drafted 15 - Graduation dress by @mai.ardour 16 - White top: Pattern hacking of the graduation dress by Mai Ardour 17 - Valentina skirt by @coraline.street 18 - Nelly dress by @vikisews 19 - White bustier top: Self drafted 20 - Pink viscose top: Self drafted 21 - Spaguetti dreamfrock by @lydianaomistudio 22 - Blue Corset: Self drafted 23 - Red Corset: Self drafted 24 - Hazel dress by @dressmakingamore 25 - Gabbie Jacket by @dressmakingamore 26 - Jennie Skirt by @dressmakingamore 27 - Aphrodite dress by @vikisews 28 - Vivienne Dress by @dressmakingamore 29 - Quilted makeup bag: Self drafted 30 - Red sequin dress: Self drafted Basically I only sewed spring and summer clothes this year… and still no pants! But I love almost every single piece I made and I learned sooo much this year 💖 Happy 2026 🎉 — 🇵🇹: Tudo o que costurei em 2025 🪡✨ Basicamente só costurei peças de primavera/verão… e ainda não foi desta que fiz calças! Mas adoro quase todas as peças que fiz este ano e aprendi imenso 💖 Feliz 2026 🎉 #2025recap #sew #sewing #sewist #sewingcommunity
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