Shop Girl Ellen sewed up this pretty blue Yanaka Jacket as a shop sample, but has plans to make one for herself soon. Keep reading for Ellen’s thoughts on the pattern & fabrics used, and for some tips on sewing with corduroy. Maker: Ellen Pattern Used: Liesl & Co. Yanaka Jacket Description: A cross between a… Read more
Having sewn this Camp Shirt pattern six times, it’s safe to say this pattern has reached “TNT” (Tried and True) status for Mary. Mary will be teaching a class making this shirt later in July – you can read all about that here! Pattern, fabric, and all notions and tools used for making this shirt… Read more
Valerie made this lovely transitional weather outfit a little while ago, and we think it is just the perfect combination for the unpredictable spring temps we have been having lately. Keep reading to learn more about how she hacked these two patterns to make them work better for her fabric and style! Maker: Valerie Patterns… Read more
Ellen is back again to show us her finished sample! If you read Part 1 of the boilersuit journey, this wraps everything up. Maker: Ellen Pattern Used: Thelma Boilersuit by Merchant & Mills (if we’re out of stock, you can always purchase a PDF and have us print it for you!) Fabric Used: Brussels Washer from Robert Kaufman… Read more
At the shop, we like to make new samples every season so that we can try out all of our different patterns and fabrics, and then you call can see them made up. Since we usually make them for ourselves, we can share details of the fitting process too! Ellen recently sewed up the Thelma… Read more
For our current window display, we decided to embrace the coziness of the cooler months with comfy knit outfits. And even though we are easing into spring now, it still feels nice to wrap yourself up in soft sweaters and cozy fleece. And what could be better for this transitional weather than a knit skirt?… Read more
The newest member of the Stitch Shop Gang, Ellen, is making her Stitch Samples debut with a beautiful Orchidée Dress from Deer and Doe Patterns in one of our lovely Italian viscose prints. She made the blouse version first, and has some great tips for simplifying the front button closure. Read all about all of the lovely… Read more
Shop Girl Melanie is on the blog today, sharing her most recent Stitch Sample: the Multi-Sleeve Midi Dress from The Assembly Line, made up in a beautiful Italian cotton. Read all about the adjustments she made for a great fit (over the course of FOUR muslins!), and a few other changes she made to suit… Read more
Today, Valerie is sharing her most recent shop sample: the Puff Shirt from The Assembly Line. Check out the way she cut her pieces to play with the plaid fabric she chose, and the tips she has for making those great elastic cuffs! Valerie has also been sharing her process (including the muslin-making) over on our… Read more
Today on the blog, Mary is sharing some of the t-shirts she recently made for her daughter using our Stitch Tee! She has hacked this pattern for different sleeve and neckline styles to get three completely different looks.. Plus, she has great tips for creating these same hacks yourself – perfect for when you already have a… Read more
