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Make and Mend introduces the incredibly simple technique of sashiko--a striking hand-sewing method using a running stitch to form pleasing geometric patterns

with a dash of the Twenties

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Sew Liberated - Estuary Skirt waxed canvas they have been adopted byThe Estuary Skirt is a beginner friendly, body friendly skirt pattern that you'll feel like wearing every day of the week. It comes in sizes 0 30 and features a comfortable elastic back. The button front placket, which can be sewn with buttonholes OR as a faux, buttonhole free placket, makes this skirt a great project for all levels of sewists. Wear it with plain or graphic knit tees, woven Strata Tops, or warm it up in the winter with a cropped