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geriberman
- May 13
- 5 min
Dove Blouse by Megan Nielsen Patterns
About 2 weeks ago, I made myself a Dove Blouse by Megan Nielsen Patterns which came in a Minerva Kit. I was privileged to receive this...
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geriberman
- Apr 29
- 4 min
Sashiko on my Vali Dress by Pattern Fantastique
The Vali Dress designed by Pattern Fantastique ticks all the boxes for me for a dreamy spring/summer smock. Best of all, the front and...
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geriberman
- Apr 23
- 4 min
Cosmos Sweatshirt by Sew House Seven
I had the wondrous pleasure and privilege of pattern testing the Cosmos Sweatshirt by Sew House Seven. Ever since sewing up one of these...
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geriberman
- Apr 21
- 4 min
I Made Chinese Frog Buttons for my Fibre Mood Maya Dress
The pleated sleeves of Fibre Mood’s Maya Dress are yummilicious! They literally remind me of fat chicken legs that I want to sink my...
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geriberman
- Apr 15
- 6 min
I hacked the Hallon Dress into a Jumpsuit
Within 2 weeks in the month of March, I’ve sewn up 3 versions of the Hallon Dress by Paradise Patterns - that in itself shows how much I...
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geriberman
- Mar 27
- 6 min
Tulia Jumpsuit: Matching Set Hack
I hacked the Tulia Jumpsuit by Fibre Mood into a matching set! This post shares how easily it can be done. When I was working on my first...
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geriberman
- Mar 16
- 3 min
PATTERN REVIEW: McCall's M7969
It seems like everybody and their neighbour has made the McCall’s M7969 dress, and I was feeling pressure to make a version as well since...
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geriberman
- Mar 10
- 4 min
Eva Mockneck Top (by Cool Stitches) & Lou Top by (Capsule Patterns)
Here’s a double review of 2 long-sleeved knit tops: the Eva Mockneck Top by Cool Stitches and the Lou Top by Capsule Patterns. Just...
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geriberman
- Feb 24
- 3 min
Persephone Pants by Anna Allen
Truth be told, I started out as a serious doubter, a suspicious misbeliever of the Persephone Pants by Anna Allen Clothing & Patterns....
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geriberman
- Feb 21
- 5 min
Azuki Work Pants (by Waffle Patterns) with Stitched Shibori on Denim
The Azuki Work Pants pattern by Waffle Patterns has a gazillion pocket options for a cargo-style pair of pants. Ok, I exaggerate the...
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geriberman
- Jan 31
- 4 min
PATTERN REVIEW: Sapporo Coat by Papercut Patterns
The Sapporo Coat designed by Papercut Patterns was completed just in time for the serious chill that set in in Tel Aviv this past week....
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geriberman
- Jan 14
- 9 min
Plaid Pattern-Matching at Princess Seams on New Look 6914 Waistcoat
A plaid fabric is hard to resist for me, but using plaid for me-made garments also means that pattern-matching is unavoidable. It is...
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geriberman
- Jan 8
- 5 min
PATTERN REVIEW: Tatjana Trousers by Just Patterns + Pre-Treating Wool
A waistcoat-and-trousers combo has been marinating in my head for a while, and I finally managed to bring this sewing project into...
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geriberman
- Dec 30, 2020
- 5 min
PATTERN REVIEW: Hampton Jean Jacket by Alina Sewing + Design Co.
Happy holiday season to one and all! I wanted to squeeze in another blog just before this strange year ends, and wish you all a happy new...
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geriberman
- Dec 11, 2020
- 4 min
PATTERN REVIEW: Sloane Overalls by Victory Patterns
After sewing up these Sloane Overalls by Victory Patterns, I tried them on and didn't want to take them off. I guess you can say I am IN...
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geriberman
- Dec 7, 2020
- 4 min
PATTERN REVIEW: Solina Dress by Named Clothing
The Solina Dress designed by Named Clothing can be found in the book, Breaking The Pattern written by sister-duo Saara & Laura Huhta. The...
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geriberman
- Nov 23, 2020
- 8 min
Sofia Dress & Top Pattern Review + My First Attempt At Dyeing and Sewing Silk Fabric
It took me a long time to work up the courage to make the Sofia Dress & Top designed by Victory Patterns. I've had my eye on it ever...
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geriberman
- Nov 14, 2020
- 5 min
Swish and Swank in the Simplicity S8877 Caftan
Do you want to feel like a Persian princess? Or a Moroccan matriarch? Or do you need an outfit to go with that golden microphone on your...
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geriberman
- Nov 3, 2020
- 8 min
Pattern Review: My Shibori-Dyed McCall's 7726 Paper Bag Pants
There are some projects that go without a hitch, and then three are some that are laden with mistakes, missteps, and mishaps through the...
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geriberman
- Oct 31, 2020
- 8 min
Pona Jacket Pattern Review & How I Stitched Sashiko On Every Inch Of It
This project was a major undertaking. I really did embroider every inch of my Pona Jacket, and the sashiko took over a hundred hours to...
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