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Migration of the World’s Simplest Functional Garment
This spring, I completed my first knitted poncho. When my non-Mexican friend asked me to knit her a poncho in the same basket-weave design, I wondered how this simple garment could cross borders without discrimination.
Rachael Kvapil
Aug 284 min read


Auf Wiedersehen Project Runway
Few things bring me pure pleasure. Sewing is one. Design and sewing competitions are another. In the 2 decades I've watched these...
Rachael Kvapil
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Adiós JoAnn Fabrics
originally posted May 03, 2025, on feeddawg.blogspot.com My haul of notions purchased during my last trip to JoAnn Fabric's closing sale....
Rachael Kvapil
May 3, 20253 min read
The Pros and Cons of PDF Patterns
originally posted on October 01, 2024, on feeddawg.blogspot.com
Rachael Kvapil
Oct 1, 20241 min read
Class Dismissed!
originally posted September 21, 2022, on feeddawg.blogspot.com
Rachael Kvapil
Sep 21, 20221 min read
Not Your 80s Sweatshirt Dress
originally posted Aon ugust 31, 2022, on feeddawg.blogspot.com
Rachael Kvapil
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Summer Shorts
originally posted on August 26, 2022, on feeddawg.blogspot.com
Rachael Kvapil
Aug 26, 20221 min read
Purl of Wisdom
originally posted July 22, 2022, on feeddawg.blogspot.com
Rachael Kvapil
Jul 22, 20221 min read
All Style. In Need of Technique.
originally posted July 21, 2022 ,on feeddawg.blogspot.com
Rachael Kvapil
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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