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10 Coats to sew this winter
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...
Mastering Necklines: A Chunky Cotton Knit Jumper Tutorial
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...
10 cardigan patterns for you to sew (plus 1 for the kids)
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....
A tiered dress in Japanese crinkle cotton
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...
10 Gifts to Sew this Christmas 2023
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...
Black Pinstripe Linen Zadie Jumpsuit
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...
Mountain Collection II
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...
10 sweater knit patterns to experiment with colour blocking
Winter can be dull so let's inject some colour into wardrobes and get creative with 10 warm jersey knit patterns perfect for colour blocking. Along...
A Shirred Dress in Storrs London Cotton Lawn
Last summer, I attended a party where a friend wore a stunning dress from Australian fashion label Mister Zimi. The dress had a shirred sleeveless...