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How I Created The Ashby Coat {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

April 2 2021
This week we are going back in time to give a little TLC to one of my very first (and very favor...
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How To Make A DIY Fabric Plant Holder

January 21 2021
I don't know about you--but one trend I absolutely fell into last year was that of renovating my...
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5 Ways To Be Inspired By Vintage Sewing Patterns

October 7 2020
Oh vintage sewing patterns, how I love you so! (Sew?) I originally wrote this post a few years ba...
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A Letter To My Aspiring Modistes: On How Sewing May Not Come Naturally

September 17 2020
Hey girl,  When it comes to sewing, I feel like there are two kinds of girls in this world. Ther...
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3 Reasons Why It's Time To Stop Buying Fast Fashion

August 13 2020
One thing I have recently noticed is that as I've gotten older, I have become more and more awar...
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Sewing Pattern Variation: The Sleeveless Ilma Raglan

June 18 2020
And alas.. The sleeveless Ilma Raglan is here! This sewing pattern variation is based off of the ...
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How To Sew A Knit Seam Binding: The Ilma Raglan Sewing Tutorial

June 10 2020
And alas–We are updating one of our very first sewing tutorials here on the blog: How to sew a kn...
How I Created The Ilma Raglan {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

How I Created The Ilma Raglan {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

May 30 2020
This week, we are going back and updating one of our very first sewing projects: The Ilma Raglan!...
How To Organize My Sewing Space: DIY Fabric Storage Boxes Featured Image

How To Organize My Sewing Space: DIY Fabric Storage Boxes

May 14 2020
Just in time for Spring cleaning and quarantining (ha) we have a brand new post up on organizing ...
How To Organize My Sewing Space: DIY Sewing Table Featured Image

How To Organize My Sewing Space: DIY Sewing Table

April 30 2020
When I originally published this post (over two years ago now!) it was the first in our series on...
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How To Make A Face Mask: DIY Sewing Tutorial

April 25 2020
What in the world, am I right? I never dreamed I would be writing a sewing tutorial on how to mak...
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How To Sew A Sleeve: The Madeline Jacket Sewing Tutorial

March 19 2020
And just like that, we have a brand new sewing tutorial! This week we are covering how to sew a ...
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How I Created The Madeline Jacket {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

March 5 2020
Alas, we have a brand new sewing project! And, as always, we have a brand new sewing tutorial com...
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A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Build A Sewing Kit

February 13 2020
Sewing can be overwhelming, I know. Whenever ladies tell me that they want to learn how to sew, b...
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How To Sew Knife Pleats: The Emma Skirt Sewing Tutorial

February 6 2020
So I'm thinking there are two reasons you're here. One, you love love the pleated Emma Skirt and ...
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How I Created The Emma Skirt {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

January 30 2020
This week, we are going back to one of my absolute faaaavorite sewing projects we have covered he...
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How To Sew 5 Different Types Of Hand Stitches, Part One

January 23 2020
This week we are going back and recreating one of our very first (and perhaps one of our most use...
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My Favorite Sewing Projects & Reads Of The Year: 2019

January 2 2020
And alas.. Another year has passed! But not just another year--Another decade. (What!) The last t...
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A Breakdown Of The Jupiter DIY Sewing Project Kit

December 19 2019
And alas, The Flora Modiste's second pattern & DIY sewing project kit is here! If you have be...
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5 Reasons Why It's Important To Learn How To Sew

December 12 2019
Whenever someone asks what I do for a living, the best answer I have been able to come up with is...
The Flora Modiste Sewing Patterns: An Introduction

The Flora Modiste Sewing Patterns: An Introduction

November 14 2019
So I get this all the time, from women of all walks of life: "I have been wanting to learn how to...
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How To Sew An Invisible Zipper: The Teri Dress Sewing Tutorial

November 7 2019
And at long last, we have given a bit of a facelift to our very first sewing tutorial here on the...
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How I Created The Teri Dress {The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects}

October 24 2019
Aaaand we're back! At long last, The Flora Modiste has returned from a beautifully long holiday a...
The Flora Modiste Easy Sewing Projects Introduction: The Louisa Midi

The Flora Modiste Sewing Projects: An Introduction

September 5 2019
When I first wrote this post introducing The Flora Modiste sewing projects (almost 2 years ago no...
Learn How To Sew Your Own Clothes With The Flora Modiste: WTF Is A Modiste?

Welcome To The Flora Modiste, A Creative Sewing Blog: WTF Is A Modiste?

August 29 2019
If you're reading this, I'm thinking you're the type of girl that wants to learn how to sew your ...
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Introducing The Flora Modiste Pattern Shop: DIY Sewing Kits & Patterns Now Available!

August 8 2019
And alas.. The Flora Modiste pattern shop is officially OPEN! I feel like the launch of the patte...
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The Only Sewing Pattern Printer You Will Ever Need

July 19 2019
Running your own sewing pattern business can be a bit tricky--There are A LOT of moving parts inv...
A Breakdown Of The Dany DIY Sewing Project Kit Featured Image

A Breakdown Of The Dany DIY Sewing Project Kit

July 12 2019
If you guys can believe it.. The Dany DIY sewing project kit IS HERE! I myself still can't really...
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3 Reasons Why Organic Cotton Matters

July 4 2019
If you have been following the progress of the Dany DIY kits & sewing patterns, then you KNOW...
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Build Up Your Versatile Clothing Pieces: 5 Ways To Style The Dany

June 26 2019
Now every girl out there loves a good staple that can be worn time and time again. Right? We are ...
How To Sew A Sleeveless Neckline Facing Featured Image

How To Sew A Sleeveless Neckline Facing

May 31 2019
The last few weeks (months, really) I have been sewing up countless samples of the Dany Two Piece...
How To Sew A Hem: 3 Easy Techniques Featured Image

How To Sew A Hem: 3 Easy Techniques

May 17 2019
And alas, we are finally covering a topic that many of you have asked about: How to sew a hem! Kn...
How To Sew By Hand: A Sewing Needle Guide Featured Image

How To Sew By Hand: A Sewing Needle Guide

May 9 2019
Knowing how to sew by hand: It's a love/hate relationship, am I right? On the one hand, I absolut...
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How To Add Side Pockets To A Dress (Or Anything Really!)

May 3 2019
If you have been following The Flora Modiste for any length of time.. Then you KNOW I love my poc...
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How To Choose The Right Fabric: Knit Or Woven?

April 25 2019
It's one of the most important questions to ask (and answer!) when it comes to a new sewing proje...