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
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 sure do hope you enjoy Sewing School as much as we do! Let’s KNOT waste any time! Today we’re walking you through another headband option. The Knot Headband is here! This is one of my all-time favorite headband style. … 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
It’s time for Part 2 of our Measurements series! Let’s talk Sewing School Measurements Part 2: Kids! We’ve been so busy here at 5 out of 4 Patterns prepping patterns, shooting videos and getting ready for the upcoming holidays that … Continued
It’s time for a fun Sewing School: Basic Knit Headband Tutorial! If you’re anything like me you have tons of fabric scraps from all your lovely makes that you have a hard time parting with. Sometimes we think, “There has … Continued
Welcome to Sewing School: Henley-Style Neckband Tutorial Today we wanted to bring you something that would be helpful when sewing a Henley Neckband. Whether you’re sewing a Henley Shirt or hacking a pattern that requires this type of … Continued