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Start Here: Free Pattern Drafting Guide
If you’re new to pattern drafting or following my Seamly2D journey, this is where to start.
Jan 15
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Kehinde Oni
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How to Create a Unified Hip-Length Torso Block in Seamly2D (The “Add Internal Dart” Tool I Missed)
A few days ago, I published a post about drafting my first torso block in Seamly2D.
Jan 16
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Kehinde Oni
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What I Learned Drafting The Basic Pattern Set Torso Block in Seamly2D (Tracing Order Matters)
I’ve been documenting my Seamly2D learning journey in real time, and this week I tackled something more challenging than a standard bodice block: the…
Jan 12
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Kehinde Oni
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Why I Started with The Basic Pattern Set Before Seamly2D (And Why You Should Too)
Something happened yesterday that made me realize I need to share this more clearly.Thanks for reading The Sewing Lounge !
Jan 8
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Kehinde Oni
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What I Kept Writing My Way Back To in 2025
I didn’t plan a theme for 2025.
Jan 3
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Kehinde Oni
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One word for 2025 (and what I'm carrying into this new year)
Hi, If you had to describe 2025 in one word, what would it be?
Jan 2
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Kehinde Oni
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I Just Discovered Seamly2D (And It Might Change How I Teach Pattern Drafting)
I Just Discovered Seamly2D (And It Might Change How I Teach Pattern Drafting)
Dec 31, 2025
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Kehinde Oni
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How To Turn Your Basic Sleeve Into 7 Different Wearable Styles
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been showing you the power of pattern blocks:
Dec 26, 2025
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Kehinde Oni
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