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How To: Sew Faux Button Bands on the Austin Dress

How To: Sew Faux Button Bands on the Austin Dress

Jen Beeman

If you love the look of the original Austin Dress button bands, but just want to skip the buttonholes, this tutorial is for you! I'll show you how to create...

How To: Sew Faux Button Bands on the Austin Dress

Jen Beeman

If you love the look of the original Austin Dress button bands, but just want to skip the buttonholes, this tutorial is for you! I'll show you how to create...

Removing the Austin Dress Side Seam Button Bands

Removing the Austin Dress Side Seam Button Bands

Jen Beeman

If you've been eyeing the Austin Dress but dreading the side seam button bands, this tutorial is for you. I'll walk you through simple pattern alterations to remove the button...

Removing the Austin Dress Side Seam Button Bands

Jen Beeman

If you've been eyeing the Austin Dress but dreading the side seam button bands, this tutorial is for you. I'll walk you through simple pattern alterations to remove the button...

Grainline Studio Corin Dress Pattern Adjustments with pattern pieces and Jen Beeman in abstract print Corin Dress

2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...

2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...

Two Alder Shirtdress variations on dress forms: denim with stand collar and coral abstract print with V-neckline, button-front

Transform Your Alder

Jen Beeman

Last week we launched the Alder Shirtdress in our 14 – 32 D-cup size range and I want to thank you all for the warm welcome! As with our other...

Transform Your Alder

Jen Beeman

Last week we launched the Alder Shirtdress in our 14 – 32 D-cup size range and I want to thank you all for the warm welcome! As with our other...

Lining the Sleeveless Farrow Dress Part 3: brown daisy print dress right side out and turned inside out showing gold lining

Lining the Sleeveless Farrow Dress: Part 3

lexi aprati

Today we are continuing the series of tutorials showing how add a lining to the Farrow Dress. So far, we've covered how to draft patterns for the lining and facings...

Lining the Sleeveless Farrow Dress: Part 3

lexi aprati

Today we are continuing the series of tutorials showing how add a lining to the Farrow Dress. So far, we've covered how to draft patterns for the lining and facings...

Lining the Sleeved Farrow Dress: navy dress right side out and turned inside out showing taupe and navy lining

Lining the Sleeved Farrow: Part 2

Jen Beeman

Today post is a continuation of our Lining the Sleeved Farrow tutorial. In this lesson I'll be walking you through assembling the lining pieces of your Farrow Dress. If you...

Lining the Sleeved Farrow: Part 2

Jen Beeman

Today post is a continuation of our Lining the Sleeved Farrow tutorial. In this lesson I'll be walking you through assembling the lining pieces of your Farrow Dress. If you...

Farrow Dress in red silk crepe de chine on wooden hanger, sewn without inseam pockets

Removing the Inseam Farrow Pockets

Jen Beeman

One of the first pattern variation tutorials we published for the Farrow back when we released the original 0-18 pattern was this tutorial on removing the inseam pockets. Of course...

Removing the Inseam Farrow Pockets

Jen Beeman

One of the first pattern variation tutorials we published for the Farrow back when we released the original 0-18 pattern was this tutorial on removing the inseam pockets. Of course...

Scout Tee with petal sleeves in yellow, white, and black floral print with black pom-pom trim on sleeves, on wooden hanger

Pom-Pom Trim Petal Sleeve Scout Tee

Aimee Ortega

As September is coming to a close, today's Scout Tee September post will be the last one in the series; however, we're far from done creating pattern modifications for the...

Pom-Pom Trim Petal Sleeve Scout Tee

Aimee Ortega

As September is coming to a close, today's Scout Tee September post will be the last one in the series; however, we're far from done creating pattern modifications for the...

Sleeveless Lark Tee Dress in brown ribbed knit, midi-length with straight skirt silhouette, crew neckline, and side slit

A Sleeveless Midi-Length Lark Tee Dress

Aimee Ortega

I originally planned on making a t-shirt dress earlier this season. I knew I wanted to use the Lark Tee Dress Variation Pack pattern because the slim fit of the...

A Sleeveless Midi-Length Lark Tee Dress

Aimee Ortega

I originally planned on making a t-shirt dress earlier this season. I knew I wanted to use the Lark Tee Dress Variation Pack pattern because the slim fit of the...

Scout Tee in pink and navy abstract stripe with gathered bodice below contrast horizontal stripe yoke, on wooden hanger

Scout Tee Modification: Gathered Scout Tee

Aimee Ortega

Our Scout Tee September series continues today with another Scout Tee pattern modification. By creating a front yoke piece, we were able to build upon our favorite element of the...

Scout Tee Modification: Gathered Scout Tee

Aimee Ortega

Our Scout Tee September series continues today with another Scout Tee pattern modification. By creating a front yoke piece, we were able to build upon our favorite element of the...

Scout Tee sewing pattern modification with split back detail in coral linen, showing crossover split seam on wooden hanger

Scout Tee Modification: Split Back

Aimee Ortega

We established our love for split back tops back in 2013 when we released our Lakeside Pajama set, but for some reason we've never transferred that design detail over to...

Scout Tee Modification: Split Back

Aimee Ortega

We established our love for split back tops back in 2013 when we released our Lakeside Pajama set, but for some reason we've never transferred that design detail over to...

Scout Tee in light blue chambray with cuffed elbow-length sleeves on wooden hanger

Scout Tee Modification: Cuffed Elbow Length Sle...

Aimee Ortega

The simplicity of the Scout Tee makes it a wonderful canvas for creativity, and it's why we're so excited to be featuring it all month long. We previously wrote about...

Scout Tee Modification: Cuffed Elbow Length Sle...

Aimee Ortega

The simplicity of the Scout Tee makes it a wonderful canvas for creativity, and it's why we're so excited to be featuring it all month long. We previously wrote about...

Sleeveless Alder Shirt in bold floral print, button-front with patch pockets and curved tie hem, on wooden hanger

Lexi's Tie Front Alder Shirt

Aimee Ortega

After planning out her 2019 Summer Style Inspiration Pinterest board, Lexi got down to work on bringing her seasonal wardrobe to life. She made this Tie Front Alder Shirt out...

Lexi's Tie Front Alder Shirt

Aimee Ortega

After planning out her 2019 Summer Style Inspiration Pinterest board, Lexi got down to work on bringing her seasonal wardrobe to life. She made this Tie Front Alder Shirt out...