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Favorite Way To HEM Knits | Flatlock Serger StitchSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-06-22 | This is my absolute favorite technique for hemming knits plus a few tips for sewing with knits along the way!
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comShop now! Vintage linen pop-up sale!Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-09-03 | You might have seen some of my vintage upcycles and wondered where you could find some pretty textiles to sew with, too. Well, a few pieces have made their way in my luggage from Valencia! I’ve been hanging out in my parents’ pear grove this week photographing them all!
There are 49 pieces available and just one of each.
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comPajamas or beach coverup?Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-08-22 | This super soft - and super bright - 100% cotton makes up the perfect late summer co-ord with some fun beachy vibes!
This is my Lexington PJ pattern which comes with a lot of options - long sleeves, pants, and a nightgown. I recently filmed a sew a long for the collar area and reworked the collar construction.
#SATCLexington #SATCPatterns #pajamapattern #sewingprojectMeet: the new and improved Lexington Pajamas PDF Pattern 👋Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-08-18 | One of the first patterns I designed :-) and now she got a little makeover.
The collar construction has been redone and I filmed a step by step sew with me so you can “see” the collar construction clearly and follow along.
❤️ Sporty 90’s loose fitting style ❤️ Shorts and pants are pull-on style with elastic waist and pockets, of course! ❤️ Designed for cotton poplin, lawn, or batiste, linen, chambray, rayon.
Great in a repurposed duvet like this granny one!
Lots of options, too! Short sleeve, long sleeve, shorts, pants & a nightgown.
Like all my PDF patterns, the Lexington comes in both both A4/US Letter and A0 copy shop printing files, with illustrated sewing instructions.
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.com💙Thrifted duvet cover = a favorite summer outfit - 2 years in a row now!Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-08-15 | 💙Thrifted duvet cover = a favorite summer outfit - 2 years in a row now!
This lightweight skirt is heaven to wear in the Spanish heat!
I used my Manhattan top pattern (which is free if you haven’t grabbed it yet - link in first comment) and self-drafted the skirt. All the details are on my Youtube channel!
sewingandthecity.co/manhattanSALE Fabric Haul and SEWING PlansSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-08-02 | Thank you for watching! Please hit the "like" button and consider subscribing if you like my channel - it's free and helps support my channel :-) I post new videos (almost) every week. Check out more goodies below...
Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comSewing Round Up | Everything Ive Been SEWING LatelySewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-07-27 | Thank you for tuning in! Please hit the "like" button and consider subscribing if you like my channel - it's free and helps support my channel :-) I post new videos (almost) every week. Check out more goodies below...
Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comI decided that this @etro mens shirt needed a glow up!Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-07-20 | I thrifted this shirt last year and it's been waiting for this upcycle! I used my Cooper Lounge Set pattern - which was perfect because the pieces are relatively small and everything fit except for the waistband.
The fabric is a soft 100% cotton and this color combo of purple and a sort of dark hot pink gave me "drama" so I ran with it and added black lace.
The buttons were really pretty too, so I used the smaller sized ones from the cuffs and collar and sewed them on the front of the sleep shorts and down the front of the cami. I also salvaged the larger buttons for another project :-)
#SATCCooper #SATCPatterns #Sewinglingeriesewing FABRIC haul | SEWING PlansSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-07-12 | We have a pretty good fabric haul today!
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comHand Embroidery HOW-TO | French Knot, Laisy Daisy, BackstitchSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-07-03 | Learn to hand embroider a laisy daisy, french knot and backstitch hand sewing stitches.
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comnew PDF PatternSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-07-02 | I’m in love with this sweet summer set I made for my slow fashion brand @lindylindy.shop using my new PDF pattern, the Mott Lounge Set.
It’s working name is “colorful one” because the vintage textile I upcycled has the most beautiful color combination of blue, nectarine and goldenrod.
And when I paired it with a vintage french blue striped textile....it was a mix & match I loved!!
You can sew your own Mott Lounge Set - save 25% on the new pattern now till Saturday! Can’t find a vintage textile? I’ve included 3 beginner friendly embroidery patterns (inspired by pieces in my own vintage textile collection!) and a how-to is coming this week so you can add your own embroidery (it’s easy, I promise!)
💕Pullover style top in 2 lengths (the dress has pockets, of course!) 💕 Shorts and pants are pull-on style with elastic waist 💕Designed for cotton poplin, lawn, or batiste, linen, chambray, rayon. Great in repurposed sheets or 2nd hand reworked textiles!
And to get the vintage textile look (without the vintage textile), I’ve included 3 beginner friendly embroidery patterns - so you can add some beautiful embroidery to yours!! How-to coming this week.
Like all my PDF patterns, the Mott comes in both both A4/US Letter and A0 copy shop printing files, with illustrated sewing instructions.
I recently sewed up a new t-shirt and hemmed it using my favorite hemming technique using my serger.
It’s a really easy stitch called the Flatlock stitch that gives you a professional “coverstitch look”… without the coverstitch.
Whatever serger you have, you can do this hemming technique!
I’m so excited to share this (very easy!) technique with you! youtu.be/lbylWcPh4pQ✨The simple way to print just your size of a PDF pattern✨Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-06-13 | Even with color-coded lines, cutting your size from a pattern amongst 9 other sizes can be a not so fun part of sewing 😆 But most PDF patterns (and definitely all of mine ❤️) come with “layers” meaning each size of the pattern is saved as its own layer of the pattern and all the layers are stacked on top of one another when you purchase the pattern with all sizes. So with layers, you can unselect the sizes you don’t want to print, leaving just your size. Here’s how:
1. Download Adobe Reader (it’s free) 2. Open your pattern (A0 or tiled) in Adobe Reader 3. In the right hand side menu, toggle the layers icon (it looks like 2 pieces of paper stacked) 4. You’ll see a new menu pop out with all the pattern sizes 5. Unselect any sizes you don’t need. 6. Keep the base layer or layer called “pattern info” (that’s your grainline and pattern piece name) 7. Once you have the size you’d like, print! 8. Be sure to print “actual size” not “scale to fit” so the pattern keeps the intended proportions.
Did you know about layers? Do you like using them when you print?
#sewingtips #sewingtipsandtricks #pdfsewingpattern #pdfpatterns #satcpatternsFree sewing patternSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-06-04 | The weather went from spring to hot almost overnight here and I wanted a new "meet for coffee" or "run to the market" summer dress that would be cool to wear!
I shopped my stash for this butterfly printed cotton, and sewed up my Manhattan dress (which is one of my FREE patterns - sewingandthecity.co/manhattan) and of course added pockets. I love the pleating detail on the sleeves of this pattern and they sew up beautifully in all weights of fabrics!
I also have a step by step sewing tutorial on this one on my YT channel ❤️Little detailsSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-06-02 | I learned to make these hand sewn chainstitch belt loops for the robes we make at Lindy Lindy, my slow fashion brand.
…they are so delicate (yet strong) and really inconspicuous.
And they're SUPER EASY!! lol
On certain garments, like robes from soft cottons, silkies, or ready to wear that is a little finer in the details…they're a little more elevated than a fabric loop.
I filmed a full tutorial up now: youtu.be/q3JFCdNdBDYHandsewn Belt Loops | EASY Chain Stitch Belt LoopsSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-06-01 | These belt loops are so easy to sew and really satisfying to hand sew! Follow along to make yours!
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comEaster JacketSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-04-20 | I've had this blue and white striped fabric in my stash since last summer and knew it needed to be a jacket for Spring. Then a few weeks ago, I popped into my local fabric store and found a MaxMara silk scarf with fashion sketches on it and I KNEW it needed to be the lining of a jacket.
I think the fabric is technically a home-dec fabric, it has a nice sturdy weight and a great selvedge edge which I ended up using as a trim for the binding. I sandwiched one layer of the selvedge right into the binding - it was surprisingly easy and I really like the extra layer of texture the selvedge added.
I don't know which I like better - the inside or the outside :-) You?
This is my Great Jones jacket PDF pattern and I've paired it with my Hudson top in green cotton that I made a few years back.
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comT-shirt but make it granny!! 👵🏼Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-04-13 | I found these little doilies (they’re not vintage but made in India) at the market and knew I needed to do something fun with them. I played around with different placements and decided they belonged on the sleeves!
This is a nice thick white knit spandex cotton jersey from @fabricmart that I bought.
I just zigzagged the doiles to the knit and then cut away the fabric from behind. The fabric doesn’t fray, so it worked great! I love the peek of skin under the doilies and it’s perfect for Spring 🌷
And I used my Rivington t-shirt PDF pattern which now includes the long sleeve option. Here's the link to shop all my patterns: sewingandthecity.com/shop-nowTablecloth upcycleSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-04-04 | I've had this off white tablecloth in my stash for awhile...but it was too coffee stained to use as is so...I used @ritdye to dye it!
This was my first time using fabric dye. I wasn't sure how the embroidery would hold the dye because (I think) it is polyester and the fabric was cotton, but I'm pleasantly surprised how it came out!
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comUPCYCLE a stained tablecloth using Rit Dye | How to use Rit DyeSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-04-03 | Thank you for watching! Please hit the "like" button and consider subscribing if you like my channel - it's free and helps support my channel :-) I post new videos (almost) every week. Check out more goodies below...
Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comFit Clinic is here ✂️Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-03-27 | Fit Clinic is my new step by step instructional course + Zoom sessions for beginner and advanced sewists ready to learn how to get the perfect FIT in your me-mades...
Within 4 core modules, I’ll take you from the very start of diagnosing fit issues all the way to step by step tutorials on pattern fitting techniques:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Fit Module 2: Pattern Adjustments for Upper Body Fit Module 3: Sleeves and Bust Shaping Module 4: Waist, Hips, and Hemlines
Plus an entire section on Pants!
This includes 4 weekly Q&A’s on Zoom where you can ask questions and get feedback on your unique fit issues, and a private Facebook group to connect with other fashion sewists just like you.
If you’re ready to learn new pattern fitting skills in a small group format…Fit Clinic is for you! sewingandthecity.co/fit-clinicOne white cotton sheet + a small square embroidered tablecloth = a new upcycled Lafayette blouse!Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-03-18 | Once I realized I could fit a sleeve on this 32 inch tablecloth...it was on lol. I found a same-color-white sheet in my stash and a couple of enamel floral buttons. I love the way this one turned out - I've already been wearing it quite a bit back to jeans.
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comThe Lafayette blouse PDF Pattern is (finally) here!Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-03-13 | I love this blouse so much! I've been wearing this blouse for quite some time but with all the travelling and prep for SewExpo, the release got set to the back burner. I'm so excited to finally share it with you!
The Lafayette Blouse PDF pattern is an easy fitting pullover blouse with round neck, front darts, back button closure, and gathered and puffed long sleeves with button cuff. Sew it in your favorite cotton or viscose for a statement making addition to your closet!
This is my sutton underwear PDF pattern and I used black fold over elastic (my favorite type of underwear elastic!) and black lace that I cut away. Of course, finished with a bow and charm.
Want to sew your own underwear? My course, Luxe Loungewear includes a chapter called Luxe Undies with all the techniques - sewingandthecity.co/luxe-loungewearRivington t-shirt: now with a long sleeve option!Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-03-08 | I'm back from the Pacific Northwest and SewExpo :-) and excited to finally share that the Rivington t-shirt PDF Pattern now includes a long sleeve option. So, you have v-neck and crew neck options and now short sleeve and long sleeve options.
I love the fit of the Rivington...it's slim but not too slim, super comfortable tucked in or left untucked, and also comes in curvy sizing!
If you've purchased the Rivington before, the new sleeve option is now in your dashboard. Need help finding it? Just dm me :-)
#SATCRivington #SATCPatterns #tshirtpatterns #indiesewingpatternsWhat Ive been SEWING Lately | Fashion Sewing Round UpSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-02-21 | Plus...2 new fabrics you must-see :-)
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comColorblocked sweatshirtSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-02-09 | Inspired by a look from Chanel Resort 21, I used black and white sweatshirt fleece to sew up a colorblocked sweatshirt using my own Bowery Sweatshirt PDF pattern.
Colorblocking is an interesting pattern hack to do - and pretty easy! I’m teaching a class at @sewexpo on February 28 and we’ll be making this sweatshirt using ONLY a serger 😍There’s still a few spaces open! Register here: sewexpo.showare.com/default.asp?search=lindebak
Can’t make it to Puyallup? Check out my on-demand course, Hack It, which shows the colorblocking hack as well as 6 other cool pattern hacks ✂️ Hack It Course: sewingandthecity.co/purchase-hack-it
The sweatshirt fleece I bought is from @minervadotcom , it’s called the “Core Range Recycled Fleece Back Sweatshirt” It’s good quality, on the light to medium weight side, super soft and easy to cut/sew. I would recommend it!Upcycled Quilted COAT | Crosby Coat PDF Pattern SEWINGSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-02-06 | Get the Crosby Coat here: sewingandthecity.com/product/crosby-coat-pdf-pattern
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The Crosby Coat is an asymmetrical, easy fitting wrap-style coat featuring forward in-seam pockets, dropped shoulder, full lining, one button or snap hidden closure and sewn on scarf cowl neck.
♡ Designed for wool, wool blends, tweed, boucle, flannel, corduroy, sweatshirt fleece or lightweight pre-quilted fabrics and perfect for upcycling a blanket! ♡ View A is hip length ♡ View B is mid-thigh length (covers the bum)
Wear it layered up with jeans or sporty over yoga pants with sneakers!
Like all my PDF patterns, the Crosby comes in both both A4/US Letter and A0 copy shop printing files, with illustrated sewing instructions.
Save 25% now through Thursday! link in first commentSewing inspirationSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-01-26 | Magazines have always been my source of sewing inspiration...even before I could drive, I was hanging out in the library flipping through the glossy pages. In my latest YouTube, we're flipping through this month's fashion mags, all from Spain, and breaking down the inspo. Join me: youtu.be/6kIxAW1IAnASewing FASHION Inspiration | MAGAZINE HaulSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-01-25 | Grab a tea or cup of coffee and join me as we flip though this month's latest fashion magazines!
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comLuxe Undies at SewExpoSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-01-23 | For the last few years, I’ve only been wearing me-made underwear...and I have no plans to go back to store bought 😉 They’re the best to wear but I also love the style of intricate sewing...the beautiful laces, different elastics, trims and the smaller pieces make for a totally different sewing satisfaction than outside clothes.
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comWhy doesnt it fit?Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-01-15 | If you're choosing your pattern size based on your bust measurement but your cup size is different than the cup size the pattern was drafted for...you're probably choosing the wrong sized pattern.
It's a super common fit issue, and you may notice your garment has extra room in the neck or that you can pinch up fabric at the shoulders or the armholes are too big...basically your top or dress fits at the bust but is too big everywhere else.
The simple solution? Choose your size based on your high bust measurement and then do a full bust adjustment to account for your cup size. Basically you're adding a little extra just where you need it, to fit your unique body.
We cover this in depth in my new class, Fit Clinic which includes 4 live Zoom sessions with other sewists from around the world where you'll get personalized fit advice and then short concise how-to videos take you thru the pattern adjustments. You'll walk away with a perfectly fitting blouse, dress, or pants...or all :-)
We start this Friday! Will you join? sewingandthecity.co/fit-clinic47934425When you only have a small remnant of sweatshirt fleece left over...you have to get creative!!Sewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2025-01-13 | When you only have a small remnant of sweatshirt fleece left over...you have to get creative!!
Men’s dress shirts are abundant at the thrift stores these days and are really inexpensive. I’m always thinking about what I can make with them! I love all the colors, tiny prints and stripes, and the quality cottons.
And with cozy sweatshirt season in full swing…
I took my Bleeker sweatshirt pattern, the yard of fleece hiding in my stash, and used the men’s shirt for the sleeves. I LOVE the combo! It feels very current but very practical with jeans and gold jewelry...it’s the perfect running errands (or running to the fabric store!) outfit.
I got this fab organic french terry from @minervadotcom and decided to sew up a cozy Bleeker sweatshirt perfect for January lounging! I used an iridescent organza for the ruffles.
✨ Whenever I sew with anything terry, I love using wooly nylon thread in my upper and lower loopers of my serger to keep all those loose terry loops from shedding as I wear it. The wooly nylon has a “loft” to it that fills in the looper stitches so you get a fully enclosed overlock stitch. Plus it’s super soft so the interior seams are comfortable. Have you ever used it?
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comI mean....its supposed to be a tree skirt...but I had to try it on lolSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2024-12-20 | I mean....it's "supposed" to be a tree skirt...but I had to try it on lol
I've had this second hand bed coverlet set aside for awhile knowing I wanted to upcycle it into a tree skirt. I love the cream on cream design in the fabric. At first I thought I would use the fringe for the edges but it was too boho for my decor, so I switched to a tried and true ruffle edge.
I cut an 18" diameter circle for the main skirt and a 7" ruffle (with 1/2 edge finish and 1/2 seam allowance).
I had some left over cream ribbon and so I decided to add those as ties (even though it wasn't really necessary, but it did finish it nicely!)
I'm happy with how it turned out and was really simple to sew up!
#holidaysewing #christmassewingFree sewing patternSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2024-12-17 | I've been saving this blue sparkly lace fabric for over a year, not totally sure what to make with it...but I finally got the inspo!
I used my Manhattan top pattern (it's FREE - link below to download yours!). The lace is sheer so I paired it with one layer of lightweight black poplin. Basically I just treated the 2 layers, lace and poplin, as one layer as I sewed.
I added a black velvet bow - I've been loving the contrast of navy blue with black lately!!
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Business Inquiries: hello@sewingandthecity.comHoliday SEWING Plans | What Im making to wear to HOLIDAY eventsSewing and the City | Christine Lindebak2024-12-12 | Tree is up and the calendar is starting to fill up with holiday plans! In this video I'm sharing my plans of what I'll be sewing to wear this holiday season!
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