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Alder Shirtdress v-neck variation in coral and pink geometric print on dress form with alder v-neck variation text overlay

Alder V-Neck Variation

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be showing you how to convert the neckline of the Alder Shirtdress from a collared button up in to a collarless v-neck. For this variation you can disregard...

Alder V-Neck Variation

Jen Beeman

Today I'll be showing you how to convert the neckline of the Alder Shirtdress from a collared button up in to a collarless v-neck. For this variation you can disregard...

Alder Shirtdress refashioned as sleeveless shirt in gray, coral, and mustard vertical stripes on dress form

Alder Sew Along: Alder as a Shirt

Jen Beeman

Today I wanted to show you guys how easy it is to turn the Alder Shirtdress into an Alder Shirt! I'm showing View B here but you can do the...

Alder Sew Along: Alder as a Shirt

Jen Beeman

Today I wanted to show you guys how easy it is to turn the Alder Shirtdress into an Alder Shirt! I'm showing View B here but you can do the...

Sleeveless Alder Shirtdress in dark denim on a dress form, featuring a band collar and white buttons

Alder Variation: Band Collar

Jen Beeman

Today's Alder Shirtdress variation is an easy one, the banded collar. You don't need any extra pattern pieces, in fact you need less. The banded collar is actually just the...

Alder Variation: Band Collar

Jen Beeman

Today's Alder Shirtdress variation is an easy one, the banded collar. You don't need any extra pattern pieces, in fact you need less. The banded collar is actually just the...

Woman wearing a Scout Tee variation in indigo denim with short sleeves and notched neckline, paired with black pants

Madewell Scout Variation: Sewing Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Alright, here we go with the sewing portion of the Madewell Scout Variation. If you missed the pattern tutorial you can find it here. For this tutorial you'll need the...

Madewell Scout Variation: Sewing Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Alright, here we go with the sewing portion of the Madewell Scout Variation. If you missed the pattern tutorial you can find it here. For this tutorial you'll need the...

Close-up of Scout Tee variation in indigo denim showing notched neckline, short cuffed sleeves, and a gold anchor necklace

Madewell Scout Variation: Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

As promised, here is the first tutorial in making the Scout Tee Madewell variation. I broke this down into two sections because it was getting pretty long as one post....

Madewell Scout Variation: Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

As promised, here is the first tutorial in making the Scout Tee Madewell variation. I broke this down into two sections because it was getting pretty long as one post....

Two mirror selfies showing a Scout Tee variation in black and white ikat print, with black leggings and matching print pants

Long Sleeved Scout Variation

Jen Beeman

Okay, are you all ready for the tutorial portion of this variation? Here we go! Crazy patterned tights are optional, you will need the Scout Tee pattern however. Figure 01...

Long Sleeved Scout Variation

Jen Beeman

Okay, are you all ready for the tutorial portion of this variation? Here we go! Crazy patterned tights are optional, you will need the Scout Tee pattern however. Figure 01...

Scout Tee in black and white burnout knit on a Wolf Form dress form, with pattern pieces visible in the background

Knit Scout Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Are you guys ready for the knit Scout Tee instructions? I've made this tutorial using a serger for a majority of the construction but if you don't have one, or...

Knit Scout Tutorial

Jen Beeman

Are you guys ready for the knit Scout Tee instructions? I've made this tutorial using a serger for a majority of the construction but if you don't have one, or...

Close-up of a sleeveless Archer Button-Up in pink and blue ikat print showing the collar, white button, and patch pocket

Alternate Archer Pocket

Jen Beeman

Sorry this took so long guys, it's been a wild and crazy week. I turned 31 on Saturday and ooh boy it was an odd feeling. Anyway, I'm back and...

Alternate Archer Pocket

Jen Beeman

Sorry this took so long guys, it's been a wild and crazy week. I turned 31 on Saturday and ooh boy it was an odd feeling. Anyway, I'm back and...

Woman sitting cross-legged on grass in a sleeveless Archer Button-Up in multicolor ikat print, pink rhododendrons behind her

Archer Sleeveless Variation

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to share the first Archer Button Up Shirt variation - sleeveless! I've been planning these variations for so long it feels great to get them done and...

Archer Sleeveless Variation

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to share the first Archer Button Up Shirt variation - sleeveless! I've been planning these variations for so long it feels great to get them done and...

Maritime Shorts in light blue chambray with curved hem variation displayed on grass with yellow text overlay

Sewing the Maritime Shorts + A Variation

Jen Beeman

If you've been waiting for the step by step tutorial on how to sew the Maritime Shorts here it is! I've also included additional steps to sew this curved hem...

Sewing the Maritime Shorts + A Variation

Jen Beeman

If you've been waiting for the step by step tutorial on how to sew the Maritime Shorts here it is! I've also included additional steps to sew this curved hem...

Maritime Shorts back pattern piece showing curved hem variation with the portion to be removed marked in blue

Pattern Tutorial | Maritime Shorts Variation

Jen Beeman

I'm almost ready to post the sewing tutorial for the Maritime Shorts but I figured I should post this pattern tutorial before I do the sewing tutorial since I'll be...

Pattern Tutorial | Maritime Shorts Variation

Jen Beeman

I'm almost ready to post the sewing tutorial for the Maritime Shorts but I figured I should post this pattern tutorial before I do the sewing tutorial since I'll be...

Person wearing coral-red Scout Tee with extended fuller back and short sleeves, paired with dark jeans

Scout Full Back Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I mentioned in my post on my Red Wool Scout that I would be posting this tutorial on how to get the fuller back. Unfortunately it's about a week late,...

Scout Full Back Pattern Tutorial

Jen Beeman

I mentioned in my post on my Red Wool Scout that I would be posting this tutorial on how to get the fuller back. Unfortunately it's about a week late,...