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Homerun Raglan Gathered Sleeve Hack
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Gathered Raglan Sleeve Pattern Hack

This gathered sleeve hack is an easy way to change up your shirt and add a cute little detail. You can use this pattern modification on any raglan sewing pattern you own. Don’t have a Raglan pattern? Grab the Homerun Raglan here. Here’s what you’ll need Video Tutorial Sewing Tutorial Begin by measuring the sleeve

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Sewing this slouchy pocket on the Block Party Cardigan is easy with this tutorial.
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Sewing a slouchy pocket is easy with this hack!

This slouchy pocket hack is super easy to sew on the Block Party Cardigan. You can use the inseam pocket to get this slouchy, cozy look. It makes a fabulous oversized pocket. You will sew the cardigan up the same as written in the tutorial with a minor change. Follow along with the sewing instructions

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Classic T-Shirt Hack: Flutter Sleeves

Flutter sleeves on Classic T-shirt If you want to change your look using a user-friendly classic pattern, this hack is for you. After making the tank version of the Classic T-shirt, I was ready to try something different. I chose flutter sleeves because one of my favorite handmade shirts has flutter sleeves, and the silhouette

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Upcycle T-Shirt Memory Shirt

My extended family has been great about getting my son t-shirts when they/we travel.  I love it!  It gives him something practical to wear and remember the trip/people who gave it to him at the same time.  But, eventually, he outgrows them and they have to be retired, with lots of good wear left.  Enter

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Sunflower Tank Hack: Bottom Ruffle

Hello amazing sewists! My name is Julia, and I am here visiting from Brave & Snarky: My Self Acceptance Journey. I had the pleasure of sewing up the adorable Sunflower tank for the re-release with plus sizing. If you don’t already own the pattern, please consider getting yours using my affiliate link here (if you choose to use this

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Rachel S

Adjusting Necklines and calculating band/binding length

I absolutely love the look of latest pattern from Mamma Can Do It, the Priscilla. The handkerchief hem adds a lovely and fun flair to any wardrobe. While I love the modesty of the high neckline, summer is quickly approaching and with temperatures already in excess of 80 degrees Fahrenheit a lower neckline will be

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Knit Boxers and Lounge Shorts: Using a Front Panel

I was honored to be selected to help test the Mamma Can Do It Knit Boxers and Lounge Shorts pattern! It can be found here! (affiliate link) My original plan with these boxers was to use the panel across the butt, but I had a mom brain moment and didn’t think about the fact that

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Stacey Goett

Knit Boxers and Lounge Shorts – Pocket Hack

Pockets. Handy little things. It’s a running joke that pockets for women’s clothes are either non existent or too small. Well, when I was testing the Mamma Can Do It Knit Boxers and Lounge Shorts, I was making them for my son. He loved the fit, but then he realized there were no pockets. Where

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Amanda Abraham

Knit Boxers and Lounge Shorts: Woven Day Shorts Hack

Hello fellow sewing enthusiasts, I’m Amanda and wow! This is my first blog…EVER so bare with me! I had the absolute pleasure of being selected to test the new amazing men’s Knit Boxers and Lounge Shorts Pattern here at Mamma Can Do It. I absolutely loved this pattern and the fit was fantastic on my

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