Brighter days are (hopefully) on their way, and here at the Puff and Pencil office we are on the daily longing for sunnier weather,  making it possible to wear lighter materials. Out of one of those (daily) talks one cold and gray Monday, we got to talking about just that. Lightweight fabrics. Something you really …

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Do you find yourself struggling with the finish of your homemade dresses? Do they end up looking too homemade – and not in the cool way? We collected some tips for you, on how to get a nice finish – even as a beginner!

The overlocker (or serger as it’s also often referred to as)…. Understandably, we get many questions about it. What it is, what to use it for, if you should invest in one, how it works, and so on. And we understand you!  Therefore, we have gathered some pros and cons, an explanation of what it …

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You may have noticed that when starting up a new sewing project, a sewing pattern is important, and you must find some nice fabric – pro or not, most people know this part. But if you make use of a sewing machine, the sewing needle itself is just as important and essential a detail as …

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It can be difficult understanding what’s up and down when it comes to sustainability – especially when it comes to shopping and your own wardrobe. Therefore, we have collected 5 tips for you to bear in mind before you buy new, or for when you, once again, look in your closet *and have absolutely nothing …

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    Stains It is important to see if there are any stains or discolorations on the fabric. And if there are, notice if they are placed somewhere possible to cut around. It would be a shame to discover a huge stain on your new dress right after finishing sewing it….       Quality/Composition …

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We love going on shopping trips in the secondhand shops around the country. You can always find something, and fabric, that you can use to sew your new creation. And if you do not feel like buying new fabric for your project, going to the secondhand shop and recycling some fabric is an obvious place …

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