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How to sew Simplicity 9134: Classic tucked day dress tips

Learn how to make your own pressing ham and sleeve roll to improve sewing precision and garment finishing. This DIY guide ...

Knitted, Draped, or Sequinned—How to Style the Best Dresses of Winter

Naturally, no winter dress curation is complete without a sweater dress, or two. We’re fond of thick, cable-knit styles that ...

Woman Spends 40+ Hours Making Outfits Inspired by American Girl Dolls, Says It Takes Months to Find the Perfect Fabric (Exclusive)

Saraid Claxton always loved Samantha, the American Girl doll. In March 2025, Claxton decided to recreate one of the doll's ...
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Sew a vintage-inspired Gunne Sax dress – Simplicity 9542 part 1

Start sewing a Gunne Sax inspired dress using Simplicity 9542. In Part 1, we cover fabric choices, pattern preparation, cutting tips, and early construction steps to set up a successful vintage-style ...