Another pocket tutorial! Could there be this much to say about pockets? The short answer is: yes! Shirt pockets are often a focal point on your garment, so here are two of our favorite methods for getting them looking sharp. Baste a pressing line 1. First, hem the top (opening) of your pocket as instructed by your pattern…. Read more
Valerie is sharing one of her favorite recently made garments: the Autumn Dress from Style Arc. It’s a modern take on the classic shirtdress, with a lot of traditional shirt details, like a crisp collar, back yoke, and curved hem, but made fresh with features like deep pleats down the front and back. Maker: Valerie Pattern Used: This is… Read more
Shop Girl Mary is sharing one of her first fall makes today – the Fauntleroy from Straight Stitch Designs. The details on this top, from the draped cowl neck to the deep cuffs, look great in both a thick French Terry and a lighter rayon knit like Mary used. Plus, Mary has lots of tips for sewing with… Read more
Back pockets are a great place to add personalized details to your jeans. An easy way to ensure perfect stitching on your pocket design is to use Sticky Fabri-Solvy. It comes on a roll, or in pre-cut 8″x10″ sheets – perfect for popping through the printer! We’ve put together a short tutorial for using it to… Read more
Henna is on the blog today with two versions of a fabulous wrap dress from Closet Core Patterns – the first release since their rebranding! Maker: Henna Pattern Used: I made the new Elodie Wrap Dress from Closet Core Patterns in View B with the midi skirt length. Both views can be made with three different hem… Read more
Today we are diving into the wonderful world of silk noil! This soft, textured fabric is a delight to work with and wear. Because of how easy it is to handle, it is perfect for garment-makers who want the luxury of silk without the slipperiness of charmeuse or chiffon. Keep reading for of the tips and tricks Shop… Read more
Shop Girl Donna is on our blog this week to share the sweet, ruffled dress she made from one of our Rifle Paper Co. cotton lawns. Read on to see how she hacked one of her tried and true patterns to make this! Maker: Donna Pattern Used: This is a modified Dress No. 3 from 100 Acts of… Read more
Have you seen the different kinds of covered button craft kits we have at the shop? While not for sewing onto clothing, these covered buttons are a great way to carry a bit of your favorite fabrics around with you. We have bookmark kits in three metal finishes – antique brass, gunmetal, and silver, as well as… Read more
Melanie is sharing a couple of her recent makes using our laundered linen and matching rib knits from Merchant & Mills. Linen is one of our favorite summer fabrics because it is so easy to wear and, like all natural fibers, it’s also very breathable. The ribbing adds a bit of interest and many opportunities for color… Read more
Kalle is sharing a dress she recently made that features some really great statement sleeves! Read through to hear about her fitting process and the adjustments she made to this pattern. Maker: Kalle Pattern Used: Mindy Dress from Fibre Mood Fabric Used: Peppered Cotton in the color Cinnamon Pink. We love this fabric for its softness and two-tone chambray… Read more
