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Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style: Key Pieces to Sew

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Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style by Lotta Jansdotter, with photography by Jenny Hallengren, is an illustrated hardcover released on November 3, 2015. Renowned for her distinctive style, Jansdotter invites readers to embark on a creative journey to sew their own clothes, accompanied by DIY accessories, styling insights, and inspiration tips.

This pattern book and inspiration guide features five versatile sewing patterns for key wardrobe pieces, including a skirt, dress, blouse, pants/shorts, and jacket/coat. Jansdotter encourages a do-it-yourself approach, empowering readers to fashion their own signature outfits.

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.