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  • Binder Pattern Download

    27th Sep 2023

    Binder Pattern Download

    Two years, several versions, and thousands of downloads ago I listed this pattern for a binder on our website. For the past year it has only been available as a free product that people must check out…

    Published by Emily

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  • Recycled Wool Fleece

    10th Oct 2021

    Recycled Wool Fleece

    I've mentioned it before, but it bears repeating: there's already enough fabric in the world. There's no real need to manufacture more. If clothing makers want to be truly sustainable in our craf…

    Published by Amanda

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  • Binder - Free Sewing Pattern Download

    23rd Sep 2021

    Binder - Free Sewing Pattern Download

    My loves, this will be a long post, and possibly a post that is not for you, but it could be useful to someone you know. If that is the case, please pass it on to them. You may have read before a…

    Published by Emily

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  • The Vintage Fabric Stash

    28th Jul 2021

    The Vintage Fabric Stash

    The most climate-friendly, environmentally-responsible, eco-chic fabric is fabric that already exists. Humans could stop making new fabric today and we could probably still clothe everyone on the plan…

    Published by Amanda

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  • Skirts!

    20th Jul 2021

    Skirts!

    Ah, the elusive A-Line Skirt. Lots of people want them. Supposedly, they don't "add volume at the hip" the way a fuller skirt can. And they don't "show too much" the way a pencil skirt can. They are q…

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  • Waistband Update

    16th Jul 2021

    Waistband Update

    Ureshii pant and skirt waistband strategy had been pretty consistent since 2007, but over the last two years we’ve been switching things up. We’ve tried a few things along the way, and we fina…

    Published by Emily

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  • Community Pics

    6th Jun 2021

    Community Pics

    Our Community Pics page is now live! Tons of virtual hugs to everyone who's contributed so far. Your smiling faces are so lovely to see ❤️ Will you help us show new customers what we do…

    Published by Amanda

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  • Mix & Match

    26th May 2021

    Mix & Match

    In Ureshii's early days, we worked mainly with soft, stretchy bamboo jersey. It's a casual-looking fabric, but sooo lovely to wear. In 2010, our shop was full of pretty blouses, every variation of pen…

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  • Romper Mania

    5th Apr 2021

    Romper Mania

    It could be argued that 2020 was the Year of the Romper. Clothing brands large and small put out a jumper/romper/playsuit of some sort.But not us. We just weren't ready to commit. As a compromise, we…

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  • My Clothes & All My Feelings About Them

    2nd Apr 2021

    My Clothes & All My Feelings About Them

    I spend most of my time daydreaming about clothes. How I feel about my own clothes is important to consider, but is easily left unexamined. I felt it might do me some good to sit down and think abo…

    Published by Emily

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  • #UndiesForAll

    17th Feb 2021

    #UndiesForAll

    Comfort is super important to us. It guides our fabric, finishing, and design choices, and it's one reason we focus on offering good fit. A well-fitting garment looks better, of course, but it also fe…

    Published by Amanda

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  • Got Sleeves?

    15th Feb 2021

    Got Sleeves?

    "Made to measure" means we cut your sleeves at the length you request. If you don't specify, then we'll usually make them standard length, in the style shown in the product listing. E and I both have…

    Published by Amanda

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