Kat Zimmermann
How to Make a Belly Band
Add a belly band to your favorite clothes in an hour or less! Great for maternity, belly-based medical devices, and general comfort!
Blog Posts
Kat Zimmermann
- Sep 9
- 9 min
How to Make an Infinity Dress
Make an infinity dress in just a few hours with this tutorial! Includes detailed math steps AND instructions to add pockets.
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Kat Zimmermann
- Aug 26
- 9 min
How to Add In-Seam Pockets to Anything
A quick tutorial on making your own pocket pattern, then adding pockets to existing AND in progress garments!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Aug 12
- 7 min
How to Copy your Clothes
Copying your clothes doesn't have to mean cutting them apart! A quick tutorial on making your own pattern based on clothes you love.
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Kat Zimmermann
- Jul 29
- 7 min
Call the Mandalorian: Crochet Blanket Pattern
A FREE crochet pattern that uses negative space to form a baby yoda silhouette. The pattern can be made in any size!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Jul 15
- 9 min
How to Sew an Ironing Mat: Part 2
How to quilt an ironing mat using a darning foot and walking foot, then bind it and mount it to your crafting table for easy storage!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Jun 17
- 7 min
Summer Leaves Crochet Headband
A quick and easy filet crochet summer headband in a leaf pattern! Great for hot summer days with a vintage vibe.
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Kat Zimmermann
- Jun 3
- 8 min
How to Sew an Ironing Mat
Part one of how to sew your own ironing mat, including design, materials, and preparing to quilt!
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Kat Zimmermann
- May 20
- 6 min
Gentle Waves Blanket
A FREE knitting pattern for a blanket with a gentle wave pattern with lace detail along the peaks. This one is great for beginners!
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Kat Zimmermann
- May 6
- 11 min
Sewing Pleats 102
A deep dive into the mathematics of folded pleats! Includes a FREE downloadable formula sheet for all cases of pleat design.
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Kat Zimmermann
- Apr 22
- 13 min
Sewing Pleats 101
An overview of all the basic pleats you need to get started, including differences, how to make them, and why you might want to use them!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Apr 8
- 10 min
Making my Ideal Cutting, Sewing, and Crafting Table
Step-by-step instructions on designing and assembling a cutting, sewing, and crafting table!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Mar 25
- 5 min
10 Things Every Crafter Needs to Hear
A list of rules and reminders created by and for the writer - I hope you find them as meaningful as I do.
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Kat Zimmermann
- Mar 11
- 4 min
How to add Lace and Beads to a Wedding Veil
Making a wedding veil and want to add some lace or beads? This one is for you! Beginner friendly ♥
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Kat Zimmermann
- Feb 25
- 4 min
How to Make a Velvet Choker Necklace
A QUICK and EASY sewing tutorial to make a velvet choker necklace suitable for any skill level, including total beginners!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Feb 11
- 9 min
The Zodiac Constellation Blanket
Astronomical star charts of all 12 astrological zodiac signs in a crochet pattern! Available in written versions AND as charts.
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Kat Zimmermann
- Jan 28
- 10 min
How I Restored a 1920 Singer 66-1 Sewing Machine: Part 1
A quick overview of how I began restoring a Singer 66-1 treadle sewing machine. Part 1 is all about the machine herself!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Jan 14
- 8 min
Simplicity 1562A Bathrobe: A Pattern Review
A review of Simplicity 1562A sewing pattern to make a bathrobe. Spoiler: I like this pattern a lot! Includes tips and adjustments.
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Kat Zimmermann
- Dec 31, 2021
- 5 min
Crafting 2022: Resolutions & Reflections
Crafting reflections for 2021 and resolutions for 2022. Set your own crafting goals!
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Kat Zimmermann
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Last Minute DIY Christmas Gifts
It's that time of year again, friends! That gifting season when we do our best to express how much we care about those near and dear to...
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