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Archer + Alder Version 02
Today I'll be walking you through another version of combining the Alder and Archer patterns to create a dress. If you remember, we posted the first Alder + Archer variation...
Archer + Alder Version 02
Today I'll be walking you through another version of combining the Alder and Archer patterns to create a dress. If you remember, we posted the first Alder + Archer variation...
Willow Variation: Cropped Tank
Today I’m going to talk about turning the Willow Tank into a cropped top! Typically when lengthening or shortening a pattern piece you’ll want to use the lines marked on...
Willow Variation: Cropped Tank
Today I’m going to talk about turning the Willow Tank into a cropped top! Typically when lengthening or shortening a pattern piece you’ll want to use the lines marked on...
The Alder as a Tunic or Shirt
Around this time of year we get a lot of emails enquiring how to convert the Archer into a sleeveless shirt. We have a tutorial here but one thing to...
The Alder as a Tunic or Shirt
Around this time of year we get a lot of emails enquiring how to convert the Archer into a sleeveless shirt. We have a tutorial here but one thing to...
Archer Pleated Popover Variation Tutorial
Back when we introduced the Archer Popover Variation Pack we had a lot of people interested in a tutorial on how to put a pleat at the bottom of the...
Archer Pleated Popover Variation Tutorial
Back when we introduced the Archer Popover Variation Pack we had a lot of people interested in a tutorial on how to put a pleat at the bottom of the...
Color Block Your Archer!
So many of you guys requested a tutorial for the color blocked Archer that showed up on the blog last week as part of our announcement that the Archer pattern...
Color Block Your Archer!
So many of you guys requested a tutorial for the color blocked Archer that showed up on the blog last week as part of our announcement that the Archer pattern...
Lark Variation: Colorblock Top
Today I've got our third Lark Tee variation for you, and this one is a classic colorblock tee. You can see our previous variations here and here if you happened...
Lark Variation: Colorblock Top
Today I've got our third Lark Tee variation for you, and this one is a classic colorblock tee. You can see our previous variations here and here if you happened...
Lark Strap Neckline Detail Variation
Today I'm bringing you a quick and simple Lark variation, how to add a strap neckline detail, as pictured above. It adds an extra bit of interest plus it's a...
Lark Strap Neckline Detail Variation
Today I'm bringing you a quick and simple Lark variation, how to add a strap neckline detail, as pictured above. It adds an extra bit of interest plus it's a...
Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Sewing Tutorial
Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...
Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Sewing Tutorial
Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...
Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Pattern Alterations
Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...
Lark Sew-Along: Cardigan Pattern Alterations
Please Note If pattern hacking isn't your thing, we now offer a Cardigan Add-On for the Lark Tee. This enables you to make this cardigan with no pattern alterations on...
Alternative Cascade Yardages
I've gotten an uptick in emails lately asking about specific yardage combinations for the Cascade Duffle Coat based on two of my samples, so I thought I'd share those on...
Alternative Cascade Yardages
I've gotten an uptick in emails lately asking about specific yardage combinations for the Cascade Duffle Coat based on two of my samples, so I thought I'd share those on...
Split Hem Linden Tutorial
A few months back I posted this split hem mariner stripe Linden and just realized that I never shared the tutorial on how I split the hem. This is a...
Split Hem Linden Tutorial
A few months back I posted this split hem mariner stripe Linden and just realized that I never shared the tutorial on how I split the hem. This is a...
Hemlock Tee in Woven Stripes
Occasionally I get questions about making the Hemlock Tee in woven fabrics so I thought my latest blog collaboration with Britex Fabrics would be a perfect time to showcase that...
Hemlock Tee in Woven Stripes
Occasionally I get questions about making the Hemlock Tee in woven fabrics so I thought my latest blog collaboration with Britex Fabrics would be a perfect time to showcase that...
Archer + Alder Variation
Today I have for you the long awaited Archer + Alder variation! I was hoping to get some photos of it on but the weather here in Chicago has not...
Archer + Alder Variation
Today I have for you the long awaited Archer + Alder variation! I was hoping to get some photos of it on but the weather here in Chicago has not...