# Elissa Sews

Sewing a wardrobe Kate Middleton wants to borrow from. Close-ups on the fabrics, techniques, and stories of each couture piece I create for myself and family.

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## [Issue No. 32 All the things I've been making!](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-32-all-the-things-ive-been)

_2026-03-30 · Elissa Urban Bean_

A collage of what I've made since I last posted. Plus life updates.

## [Issue No. 31 All knit up in Fuchsia!](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-31-all-knit-up-in-fuchsia)

_2025-10-28 · Elissa Urban Bean_

Apologies for being inconsistent in publishing newsletters! I am sharing one of my favorite sweaters to date :)

## [Issue no. 30 Momentos and Floral Dress](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-30-momentos-and-floral-dress)

_2025-09-08 · Elissa Urban Bean_

I am wrestling with change, but I've worn this new dress a few times so there's that.

## [Issue no. 29 The Joke is on me](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-29-the-joke-is-on-me)

_2025-07-26 · Elissa Urban Bean_

Mostly whining. Something I didn't want to share but needed to get it out there.

## [Issue no. 28 Americana Knitwear](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-28-americana-knitwear)

_2025-06-30 · Elissa Urban Bean_

I'm back to newsletters! Finished needlepointing and made a sweater fit for the Olympics!

## [Issue no. 27 Needle-friendly](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-27-needle-friendly)

_2025-04-01 · Elissa Urban Bean_

The reason why my sewing machine is collecting dust. The newsletter will be back in June!

## [Issue no. 26 Jake Gyllenhaal and Ribbons](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-26-jake-gyllenhaal-and-ribbons)

_2025-03-12 · Elissa Urban Bean_

Not a lot of sewing in here today. Sharing bits of my trip to NYC just for fun.

## [Issue No. 25 Tucks and Polka Dots](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-25-tucks-and-polka-dots)

_2025-02-24 · Elissa Urban Bean_

Sad about Joann Fabrics. An inspiration from Kate Middleton and . . . clowns? A tangent about capri pants. And, loads of tucks and polka dots. The happiest thing I stumbled upon at the fabric store.

## [Issue No. 24 Works In Progress](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-24-works-in-progress)

_2025-01-28 · Elissa Urban Bean_

January is setting an interesting tone. Only things in progress. The home phone is going strong.

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## [Issue No. 23 Simple Black Skirt + A Home Phone](https://elissaurbanbean.substack.com/p/issue-no-23-simple-black-skirt-a)

_2025-01-07 · Elissa Urban Bean_

A black wool evening-wear skirt, a roller skating moment, and something for the home