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Alder Variation: Band Collar

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...

Madewell Scout Variation: Sewing Tutorial

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...

Madewell Scout Variation: Pattern Tutorial

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....

Long Sleeved Scout Variation

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...

Knit Scout Tutorial

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...

Alternate Archer 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...

Archer Sleeveless Variation

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...

Sewing the Maritime Shorts + A Variation

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...

Pattern Tutorial | Maritime Shorts Variation

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...

Scout Full Back Pattern Tutorial

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,...