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How I Created The Deandra Knit {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

February 7 2019
And alas! We have our first sewing project of the year: The Deandra Knit. This was such an easy s...
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My Favorite Sewing Projects & Reads Of The Year: 2018

January 4 2019
And alas! Another year has passed. As I write this, at the beginning of January, I have a bit of ...
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DIY Sewing Project Kit: Madalynne 8711 Lingerie Pattern

November 21 2018
Happy November, loves! I am really excited for this week's post, since it's been one that I have ...
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5 Tips On How To Finish A Difficult Sewing Project

November 11 2018
Now I KNOW that this week's topic is something that every seamstress (ahem, modiste) has struggle...
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How To Create Chevron Pleats: The Michele Chevron Pleated Dress Sewing Tutorial

November 7 2018
Oh, pleats. It's a love/hate relationship, am I right? Over the last few years, I have actually l...
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How I Created The Michele Chevron Pleated Dress {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

November 3 2018
And introducing: The sewing project from hell, the Michele Chevron Pleated Dress. And no. I am no...
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Quilting For Beginners: DIY Constellation Quilt Embroidery Stitches Tutorial, Part Two

October 13 2018
This post is the second installment in our series on quilting for beginners--Catch up on the full...
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How To Sew A Chair Cushion (Using Scrap Fabric)

October 6 2018
Aaand this week we are BACK ON the scrap fabric train. The zipper seams of my fabric box burst op...
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How To Sew Belt Loops: The Clark Crop Pant Sewing Tutorial

September 28 2018
And we have a brand new sewing tutorial up: How to sew belt loops on a pair of pants! Belt loops ...
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How I Created The Clark Crop Pant {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

September 23 2018
And alas! A brand new sewing project is up on the blog: The Clark Crop Pant. There is a reason th...
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A Step-By-Step Sewing Machine Review: Brother 1034D Serger

September 14 2018
Sewing machines are a girl's best friend, right? Earlier this year I went into some detail on my ...
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Quilting For Beginners: My First DIY Constellation Quilt, Part One

September 8 2018
This post is the first installment in our series on quilting for beginners–Catch up on the full s...
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How To Sew A Button: The Louisa Midi Sewing Tutorial

August 26 2018
This month's sewing tutorial is a fun one: We are learning how to sew a button! I feel like there...
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How I Created The Louisa Midi {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

August 20 2018
And we have a brand new sewing project up! Loving this month's project, the easy breezy Louisa Mi...
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How To Sew An Easy Pet Bandana: DIY Sewing Tutorial

August 12 2018
And finally, our second DIY sewing tutorial that shows you how to create an easy sewing project (...
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How To Match Patterned Fabric When Sewing

August 4 2018
This week's post on how to match patterned fabric is going to be a little different than our regu...
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How To Sew A Shirt Collar: The Mauve Shirt Dress Sewing Tutorial

July 25 2018
And we have a brand new sewing tutorial up! This week we are covering an incredibly simple constr...
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How I Created The Mauve Shirt Dress {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

July 22 2018
And alas, we have a brand new sewing project: The Mauve Shirt Dress! I am truly in love with this...
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How To Sew A Pillow (Using Scrap Fabric)

July 12 2018
And alas, we are covering the ultimate sewing project for beginners: How to sew a pillow! But wit...
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How To Sew A French Seam: The Violet Midi Sewing Tutorial

June 27 2018
Are you one of those gals that loves to sew with sheer, lightweight fabrics? Or maybe you just re...
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How I Created The Violet Midi {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

June 23 2018
And alas, we have a new sewing project up! With summer in full swing, I really wanted an easy sew...
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The Step-By-Step Guide On How To Repair Your Own Clothes

June 11 2018
And we are finally getting to a topic that so many of you have asked about: How to repair your ow...
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5 Reasons Why You Need To Repair Your Own Clothes

June 6 2018
And alas.. This month we are finally going to cover how to repair your own clothes! I feel like l...
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How To Organize My Sewing Space: DIY Thread Box

May 29 2018
And yet again.. One more post this month on organizing my sewing space. But rather than talking a...
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How To Sew A Dress Lining: The Tartt Racerback Sewing Tutorial

May 21 2018
So. You've seen the Tartt Racerback and you love love it, right? Me too! With this month's sewing...
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How I CreatedThe Tartt Racerback {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

May 16 2018
And alas, another sewing project is upon us! This month's sewing project, the Tartt Racerback, is...
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How To Organize My Sewing Space: DIY Pattern Cards

May 8 2018
I LOVE organizing and having a clean space. Because I work from home, having an organized sewing ...
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How To Sew Spaghetti Straps: The Naoko Tank Sewing Tutorial

April 23 2018
So. You've checked out this month's sewing project, the Naoko Tank. And you love, love, love it. ...
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How I Created The Naoko Tank {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

April 16 2018
With this month's sewing project, we are getting a jump on that feeling of lightness that Spring ...
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How To Make A Shower Cap: DIY Sewing Tutorial

April 9 2018
As I'm sure you know, every month here on The Flora Modiste we have a brand new sewing tutorial t...
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Should I Go To Fashion School? An FIDM Alumni's Perspective

April 2 2018
Oh, Spring. The time of year when everyone is simultaneously graduating and receiving college acc...
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How To Remake Your Favorite Clothing: The Alice Knit Sewing Tutorial

March 26 2018
So. By now, you've checked out our most recent post on the Alice Knit, right? And now you're thin...
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How I Created The Alice Knit {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

March 21 2018
And alas, we have a new sewing project for the month: The Alice Knit! A perfect hip length black ...
Sewing Machine Review: Janome DC2010

A Step-By-Step Sewing Machine Review: Janome DC2010

March 7 2018
So far on The Flora Modiste we've covered a ton of topics.. What's in my sewing kit. How to read ...
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How To Sew With Stripes: The Dany Sheath Sewing Tutorial

February 27 2018
And alas, we have our second sewing tutorial of the new year! This tutorial is based off of this ...
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How I Created The Dany Sheath {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

February 20 2018
And the monthly sewing project for February is... The Dany Sheath! Let me count the ways in which...