Modern patterns for the whole family
Welcome back! It’s Day 2 of the Shenanigans sewalong, and we are cutting into our fabric! FUN! I actually enjoy the process of converting yards of fabric into a bunch of ‘puzzle pieces’ – the transformation into a wearable piece always … Continued
You asked. 5oo4 delivered… The Shenanigans Skort is a quick, easy sew with a ton of options, and it is perfect for summertime fun – at the park, on the court or field, even lounging poolside! In just 15 sewing minutes … Continued
Today we are going to sew the waistband and finish up our shorties! Step 10, sew the waistbands together along the short sides with right sides together with either a stretch stitch or a serger. Do this for fabrics A … Continued
Today we will complete steps 5-9 which are the channels and the drawstrings. To create the channels, sew a long straight stitch down the center line of each leg. This line is marked on the pattern piece. Then sew a … Continued
Today we sew the two pairs of shorts together, attach the leg elastic and sew the gusset to the front. For step 3, I chose to combine a and b and sew this with a zig zag stitch instead of … Continued
Today we will be completeing steps 1 and 2. Place your shorts right sides together with your fabric A and pin or clip the front and rear rise together. Sew with a stretch stitch or serge along these seams. … Continued
Welcome to day 1 for the Riptide Reversible Shorties Sew A Long! Today you will be printing your pattern and cutting out your fabric. First decide which rise you want to make and cut the pattern on the appropriate … Continued
We just finished up the Agility Sew a Long over in the 5oo4 Facebook group and we had a great time! We had lots of participation and it was a great example of how awesome and supportive the group is. … Continued
Day 5 was used to take a break or catch-up. We know schedules and sewing speeds vary and didn’t want anyone to feel rushed. Day 6 is here and we are almost done. Today we are going to be sewing … Continued
Alright today is the day we’ve all be waiting for. Binding seems to be the step that gives many the most trouble when it comes to making the Agility pattern. There is a really great video in the 5 out … Continued