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Mini Review ~ Comox Trunks by Thread Theory

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Mini Review ~ Comox Trunks by Thread Theory

I am a huge Thread Theory patterns fan - I think their menswear line of sewing patterns is a really thorough collection of modern, wearable pieces.  I'm pretty sure I own every single pattern that they have produced and it's probably my most frequently sewn pattern company.

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Introducing March's Limited Edition Kit ~ 'The Leigh'

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Introducing March's Limited Edition Kit ~ 'The Leigh'

Every year for his birthday I gift my husband a handmade item.  This has almost always been from the Thread Theory range of sewing patterns and this year I chose the Comox trunks.  They turned out to be such a success that it inspired me to create a kit so that you could have fun sewing and gifting some super soft boxer briefs too!

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