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More Style with One Pattern

Sew When it’s Hot

Posted on by Kathleen Cheetham
Model wearing beach dress in blue rayon made from Petite Plus Patterns 401 Nightgown PJs
08
May

In the heat of the day, savvy sewers find a cool place to sew. There’s still time to sew up a cool ensemble! One of our favourite patterns for a summer quickie is #401 Nightgown PJ. Don’t be fooled by its name; you can sew a whole lot more than sleepwear with this versatile pattern. […]

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More Style with One Pattern

Beat the Heat and the Dreaded Chub Rub

Posted on by Kathleen Cheetham
Bike Short-Knickers as worn under Easy Dress
19
Mar

When the Heat Rises, the Inner Thigh will Chafe We love a loose dress when the weather gets balmy but for many of us, inner thigh chafing or burn – the dreaded “chub rub” is too painful a reality. Bike Shorts to the Rescue Enter an undergarment often called a bike short. Bike shorts started […]

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