<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MingMakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MingMakes]]></description><link>https://www.mingmakes.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mingmakes.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Making a curved vented sleeve cuff]]></title><description><![CDATA[How I made a curved vented sleeve cuff, drafting the pattern pieces and details on the construction]]></description><link>https://www.mingmakes.com/post/making-a-curved-vented-sleeve-cuff</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69908985f0131a3b550ace68</guid><category><![CDATA[Tips & techniques]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:53:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bf728_adb83c11e4fd4df08079402c3bb809be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>MingMakes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elodie Wrap Dress]]></title><description><![CDATA[My review of the lovely Elodie Wrap Dress by Closet Core Patterns, including how I applied binding to the seams and added side seam pockets. 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