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5 Things I Love About Our Matching Hanalei Bay Swimsuits
Uncategorized ➤ October 2, 2023

5 Things I Love About Our Matching Hanalei Bay Swimsuits

As soon as I saw the Hanalei Bay Swimsuit Patterns for Women and Girls from Peek-A-Boo Pattern Company, I knew I wanted it. Here are the 5 things I love about our matching Hanalei Bay...

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How I Made Four Shirts that I Hate
Uncategorized ➤ August 20, 2023

How I Made Four Shirts that I Hate

Back at the very beginning of spring, I wrote a post about how I like to plan and make a seasonal wardrobe with core pieces.  And then… I never followed up with the process or...

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How to Start Actually Sewing
Uncategorized ➤ August 9, 2023

How to Start Actually Sewing

Getting to the good part, actually sewing, can seem like trying to reach the top of a mountain sometimes. I’m here to gear you up for getting over the hump with my tips and tricks...

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Sewing my Own wedding dress was a great idea!
Uncategorized ➤ July 6, 2023

Sewing my Own wedding dress was a great idea!

Today is my 4th wedding anniversary and to celebrate I want to tell you a crazy thing about my wedding. It wasn’t who I married. He’s great and I am so happy to be celebrating...

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Sewing a Breeze Shirt is a Beautiful Experience
Pattern Tests and Releases ➤ May 23, 2023

Sewing a Breeze Shirt is a Beautiful Experience

Sewing a Twig and Tale pattern is always a treat. When I applied to sew a Breeze Shirt for the size update, I was waiting with bated breath, just hoping to get chosen. My wildest dreams...

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Zip Out the Door with Easy Batch Cooked Breakfasts
Food ➤ April 27, 2023

Zip Out the Door with Easy Batch Cooked Breakfasts

You never know what will happen once your day starts, and if you happen to be abducted by aliens, you’ll be happy that you had your breakfast at least! Even if you don’t have an...

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In Love with the Amazing Tamarama Set
Sewing ➤ April 19, 2023

In Love with the Amazing Tamarama Set

Last month, I participated in my first pattern test and I’m here to tell you why I’m In love with the amazing Tamarama Set from Swim Style Patterns after finishing my back to work wardrobe....

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7 Ways to Become a Single-task Sewist
Uncategorized ➤ March 8, 2023

7 Ways to Become a Single-task Sewist

A little over 2 weeks ago, I started sewing my Spring 2023 wardrobe.  Since then, I have completed 3 skirts, 2 pants, 7 tops, and 1 cardigan. That means there is just one piece left...

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Secrets For Quick Sewing: Watch Me Whip Up My Wardrobe
Sewing ➤ February 22, 2023

Secrets For Quick Sewing: Watch Me Whip Up My Wardrobe

Showing how I use my secrets for quick sewing to sew an entire spring back-to-work wardrobe.

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3 Effortless Skirt Patterns You Need In Your Winter Wardrobe
Bottoms ➤ November 16, 2022

3 Effortless Skirt Patterns You Need In Your Winter Wardrobe

During winter, I am always drawn to wearing skirts. I love wearing these in the cold weather with thick tights or leggings. I can wear fun coloured or sleek black ones and I get to...

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Yvette, sewing and lifestyle content creator

My passion is sewing. Being organized and learning tricks to make the most of my creative time is a necessary evil. Follow me as I do my best to manage meals, make a home, and enjoy life, while maximizing time for my sewing obsession. Will you like my methods? You'll find out here at Gather and Ease.

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