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A vintage-style pleated skirt | a new free pattern from Peppermint magazine

A vintage-style pleated skirt | a new free pattern from Peppermint magazine

By Maaike Baudry

Pretty much as soon as Emily from In The Folds announced she had designed another free pattern for Peppermint magazine, I hit Download. It is...

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My Sorbetto blouse in rayon

My Sorbetto blouse in rayon

By Maaike Baudry

The hot Australian summer inspired me to sew some sleeveless blouses. Let's ignore the fact that Autumn started about 2 weeks ago shall we? It...

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Tinny dress in Zebraloha from Soft Cactus

Tinny dress in Zebraloha from Soft Cactus

By Jenya Thompson

Hi. My name is Jenya. I usually blog at While she was sleeping, however today I am guest posting here on Maaike's blog. Maaike and...

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An altered version of the Envelope Clutch by Noodlehead

An altered version of the Envelope Clutch by Noodlehead

By Maaike Baudry

In my previous blog post, I wrote about the dress I made for the Frocktails event last month. Of course, the outfit would not have been...

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My Acton dress in soft denim

My Acton dress in soft denim

By Maaike Baudry

When the Acton dress pattern was launched by In The Folds, I pretty much bought the pattern straight away. I had a wonderful experience when...

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Sewing inspiration for the new Soft Cactus collection - Part 2

Sewing inspiration for the new Soft Cactus collection - Part 2

By Maaike Baudry

As part of the new collection, I've added extra fabrics in solid colours that combine perfectly with these modern prints. The solids are also from Soft...

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Sewing inspiration for the new Soft Cactus collection - Part 1

Sewing inspiration for the new Soft Cactus collection - Part 1

By Maaike Baudry

It's a new year! And no better way to start it then with a bit of fabric love! Soft Cactus has just released their 5th...

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12 Gifts to sew this Christmas - 2020 Edition

12 Gifts to sew this Christmas - 2020 Edition

By Maaike Baudry

Although part of me doesn't want to acknowledge it: Christmas is fast approaching... Where has the year gone? I have been researching ideas for things...

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How to sew with laminated fabrics

How to sew with laminated fabrics

By Maaike Baudry

I am often asked for tips on sewing with our laminated cotton. So here is an article I wrote for One Thimble magazine a few...

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