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Cupro: The Silk Alternative Every Sewist Should Know

Cupro: The Silk Alternative Every Sewist Should Know

By Maaike Baudry

Learn what cupro fabric is and why sewists love it. A guide to cupro’s sustainability, drape, sewing tips, and project ideas as a vegan silk...

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Tips and tricks for sewing with double gauze

Tips and tricks for sewing with double gauze

By Rosemary Huf

Follow along as Rosey explains the ins and outs of sewing with cotton double gauze. This comprehensive article considers everything from stitch length to seam...

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How to sew a laptop & lunch box pouch (the easy way!)

How to sew a laptop & lunch box pouch (the easy way!)

By Maaike Baudry

  This is a laptop pouch I sewed for my daughter a few years ago. And since the school holidays are almost over, it's a...

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10 dresses to sew this summer

Five Dresses To Sew This Summer - 2026

By Maaike Baudry

  Summer can be a hectic time of year, and if you are looking for a new dress to sew, the abundance of choice can...

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10 Gifts to Sew this Christmas - 2025 Edition

10 Gifts to Sew this Christmas - 2025 Edition

By Maaike Baudry

10 Perfect Gifts to Sew This Christmas It’s that festive time of year again and that means our annual round-up of handmade gift ideas is...

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Sew a zero-waste tote bag with 50cm of Marimekko Fabric

Sew a zero-waste tote bag with 50cm of Marimekko Fabric

By Maaike Baudry

This is a really fun and easy sewing project. It's perfect for beginners or anyone who is keen to sew a quick gift. Marimekko is...

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A HANDY GUIDE TO SEWING WITH DENIM

A HANDY GUIDE TO SEWING WITH DENIM

By Samantha Furnell

Denim is one of those classic fabrics we all know and love... but if you’ve ever sewn with it, you’ll know not all denims are...

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Gorgeous Makes With Our New Johanna Ralph Fabrics

Gorgeous Makes With Our New Johanna Ralph Fabrics

By Maaike Baudry

It's no secret we love a bold print here at MaaiDesign, and we are forever on the search for elegant, yet interesting prints that our...

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Why I made three Ressac Sweatshirts - a pattern by Maison Fauve

Why I made three Ressac Sweatshirts - a pattern by Maison Fauve

By Maaike Baudry

You know when a sewing pattern catches your eye and you have to make it right away? That’s what happened when I saw the Ressac...

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