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10 Coats to sew this winter

10 Coats to sew this winter

By Maaike Baudry

As the chill of winter approaches, there's no better project than sewing your own coat. Not only is it an immensely rewarding experience, but it...

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Mastering Necklines: A Chunky Cotton Knit Jumper Tutorial

Mastering Necklines: A Chunky Cotton Knit Jumper Tutorial

By Maaike Baudry

Today, I'd like to share a tutorial that guides you through sewing a flawless neckline when sewing with knit fabrics. Our star fabric here, the chunky...

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The Nova jacket by Papercut Patterns with wool coat fabric from MaaiDesign and lining from Nerida Hansen

How to work with boiled wool for sewing that perfect winter coat

By Rosemary Huf

Are you looking to sew with boiled wool this winter?  This post debunks several myths around working with boiled wool by drawing on the knowledge...

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10 sewing patterns for cardigans

10 cardigan patterns for you to sew (plus 1 for the kids)

By Rosemary Huf

It’s my favourite time of the year. The fleeting crisp bite of morning, and the cool nip of evening that heralds the change of seasons....

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10 dresses to sew this summer

10 Dresses To Sew This Summer

By Maaike Baudry

  There is no shortage of sewing patterns for dresses, the abundance of choice can be a bit overwhelming. So I thought I would share...

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A tiered dress in Japanese crinkle cotton

A tiered dress in Japanese crinkle cotton

By Maaike Baudry

Inspired by the stunning creations of @Sewimpatient on Instagram, I've used a crinkle cotton to turn the Hana Tank by Pattern Scout Studio into the...

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10 Gifts to Sew this Christmas 2023

10 Gifts to Sew this Christmas 2023

By Maaike Baudry

Our Annual Festive Sewing Gift List is Here! It's that jolly time of the year again, and I'm back with our list of sew-worthy gift...

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Black Pinstripe Linen Zadie Jumpsuit

Black Pinstripe Linen Zadie Jumpsuit

By Jennifer Dubois

Hey everyone!   My name is Jen and you can find me on Instagram as @the_stitcher_and_gatherer. I am thrilled to be blogging at Maaidesign today. I...

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Mountain Collection II

Mountain Collection II

By Maaike Baudry

MaaiDesign x Winding Road Design Studio Collaboration IIThe first Mountain collection was such a great success, so of course we had to come back for round...

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