Modern patterns for the whole family
Sewing School is here to help you with that pesky elastic for your swimwear… Sewing elastic to leg openings, to be exact… Swimwear can be tedious and, sometimes, down right frustrating to make. We found, when testing our NEW Alice … Continued
You can find a placket in a skirt or a pair of pants. You can even find it on a shirt. So, today in Sewing School we’re tackling a placket. A placket is an opening that is generally used to … Continued
Sewing School is back and we’re talking about one of my favorite things…. PLEATS! I really don’t know what it is about pleats that I love so much but they are, hands down, my favorite type of “gathering” option. Today, … Continued
Who loves Encasing Elastic? ME ME ME! We love learning new ways of doing things and today’s edition of Sewing School is no exception. We’ve learned a new, even easier way to encase elastic without being able to see … Continued
I love burritos and I also love Sewing School! The fully lined bodice is my jam. There aren’t many things more satisfying than that lovely look of a lined, sleeveless bodice. Two of my favorite patterns to use this method … Continued
Who loves Sewing School? We do!! We introduced you to the Full Bicep Adjustment for a Set-In Sleeve last year(you can find it HERE)! Today we introduce you to a Full Bicep Adjustment for a raglan sleeve. Pattern adjustments can … Continued
Sewing School is here again! Let’s talk about the GUSSET! I remember the first time I added a gusset to a pair of Ninja Pants. My life will never be the same. Gussets are wonderful things that takes the stress … Continued
Sewing School Starts Now! Clear elastic can be intimidating and we know that, however, often, there is a definite need for it. For example, the Sydney Peplum and Dress has a fully lined bodice that requires it in the … Continued
We’re embarking on our final headband tutorial of the year. The Fisherman’s Knot Headband is here! I had some real fun learning how to tie this knot. It looks so complicated but in actuality is quite simple. It took me … Continued
Do you struggle gathering fabric? If so, you’re not alone and Sewing School is here to help. While working through our latest test, Mabel Ruffle & Cowl Tunic, we explored the world of gathering. I had no idea how … Continued