Sewing School: The Ladder Stitch
Welcome to Sewing School! Let’s talk about the ladder stitch. I’ll be the first to admit that I loathe hand sewing. I hate it so much I will do whatever it takes to NOT do it! However, any sewist worth … Continued
Making Virginia a year-round wardrobe staple
If you haven’t already, I definitely recommend that you take a look at the latest two patterns from 5 out of 4, the Women’s and Girls’ Virginia Tank and Maxi. Both patterns offer the option to make a tank with … Continued
Rosanna Sew Along Day 5
Here we are in the final day of the Rosanna Sew Along and if you’re anything like me you’re very anxious try that Rosanna on! Take a pic of today’s progress and post in the official Day Five thread … Continued
Rosanna Sew Along Day 4
It’s day 4 of our Rosanna Sew Along! We’re nearing the end of this lovely project and I’m pumped! We’re connecting the skirt to the bodice today on day four of the Rosanna Sew Along! Wave goodbye to … Continued
Rosanna Sew Along Day 3
Can you believe it? It’s day 3 of the Rosanna Sew Along already! We’ve assembled our pattern and cut our fabric! On to the sewing, my favorite part. Need a little hem with bands and/or binding? Check out … Continued
Rosanna Sew Along Day 2
Day two of the Rosanna Sew Along is upon and it’s a pretty simple day! Day two of the Rosanna Sew Along is pretty straight forward… Make all the important decisions about all those fab options and cut your … Continued
Rosanna Sew Along Day One!!
It’s day one of the Rosanna Sew Along and I am so EXCITED!!! Day One: Purchase and assemble pattern pieces. It’s time to get the Rosanna Sew Along started! I hope that you purchased the pattern while it was … Continued
Stella Romper Capri Hack
Today, we’re talking about the lovely Stella Romper! Pictured below is my youngest in her matching romper. I can’t count the compliments we received while vacationing. We were a sight to see and I had so much fun matching this … Continued
Sewing School: Full Bicep Adjustment
Sewing School starts NOW! I often struggle with patterns fitting my biceps as intended. You see, I’m a plus sized woman with are that are not quite in proportion to the rest of me. Because of this issue I … Continued
Sewing School: Determining Stretch
Today, we’re all about that stretch! Sewing School starts now! Have you ever struggled with determining the stretch of your fabric? Here at 5 out of 4 Patterns we know that not everyone is “old hat” when it comes to … Continued