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DIY Funnel Neck Top – Review of the Piper Top by Christine Haynes

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DIY Funnel Neck Top – Review of the Piper Top by Christine Haynes

Hi friends! When I moved to Southern California, I really never thought that I’d be wearing, let alone making a turtleneck ever again. I had some favorite turtleneck tops that I love but every time I wore them I’d become incredibly over heated. But after moving to the west side of LA, I’ve been so cold. So, a long sleeve, high neck shirt was called for. Plus, I’ll be going to Copenhagen this spring and I plan to bring this as one of my layering pieces (see more about my travel wardrobe plan here). 

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DIY Luau Racerback Tank - Review of the Rumi Tank pattern

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DIY Luau Racerback Tank - Review of the Rumi Tank pattern

The racerback silhouette has become a staple in my wardrobe over the last few years. There's really no better way to show off all those push ups and lat pulls than a racerback top. So of course when Christine Haynes released the Rumi Tank/Dress I had to snatch it up. This pattern is the first in a new collection she is developing of quick to sew patterns (yay! just my style!) called Chop Chop.

🎉 This week I announced our next drafting project over on my Substack Sewing With Numbers, a fitted knit skirt. ✂️ This is a simple project that uses stretchy fabric and negative ease to create a fitted silhouette. In my next post, I’ll talk a
November’s featured pattern is the Quilted Slippers. 🧵 This is one of my most popular patterns and the perfect pattern for winter gifting. The pattern comes with two views, a skimmer and a bootie and 11 adult sizes. It’s a really fun p
A couple weeks ago I shared this self-drafted funnel neck pullover on my Sewing With Numbers Substack. I used a heavy weight cotton blend sweater knit fabric and made it extra long for extra warmth. I’ve really enjoyed and appreciated wearing t
In this morning’s newsletter, I mentioned feeling sad about this week’s election results in the US. It was a pretty brief and honestly weak statement. I received a reply saying “you don’t need to share your political views&rdq
Are looking for a fun and easy Halloween project? 🎃 Last year, I created a tutorial for this tote with contrast handles, with cute ghost and bat embroideries. 🧵 I used a thrifted curtain for the body of the bag and fat quarters for the handles. Th
✂️ 1 Sewing Pattern 👉 2 Denim Skirts 💙 for 2 seasons This month I’m featuring my Nita Wrap Skirt pattern and I wanted to show two different ways to make and wear this skirt. This wrap skirt is fitted at the waist with darts and features a d
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