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Thayer Sew-Along Overview
Since the Thayer Jacket originally launched back in 2019, we've published a ton of resources to help you construct a jacket of your own, including the sew-along. With the release...
Thayer Sew-Along Overview
Since the Thayer Jacket originally launched back in 2019, we've published a ton of resources to help you construct a jacket of your own, including the sew-along. With the release...
Austin Sew-Along Day 12: Buttons & Buttonholes
This is the final lesson in the Austin Sew-Along series, and in it we're marking, measuring & inserting our buttonholes. After that we'll mark our buttonhole placement and attach the...
Austin Sew-Along Day 12: Buttons & Buttonholes
This is the final lesson in the Austin Sew-Along series, and in it we're marking, measuring & inserting our buttonholes. After that we'll mark our buttonhole placement and attach the...
Austin Sew-Along Day 11: Hemming Views A & B
Today's lesson is all about hemming! We'll start by hemming View A, then graduate to View B. Next we'll topstitch around the outer edge of the sides and armholes. After...
Austin Sew-Along Day 11: Hemming Views A & B
Today's lesson is all about hemming! We'll start by hemming View A, then graduate to View B. Next we'll topstitch around the outer edge of the sides and armholes. After...
Austin Sew-Along Day 10: Armholes & Button Bands
In this lesson we'll be finishing the armholes and creating the button bands. We've got a great trick that allows the binding to flow seamlessly into the button...
Austin Sew-Along Day 10: Armholes & Button Bands
In this lesson we'll be finishing the armholes and creating the button bands. We've got a great trick that allows the binding to flow seamlessly into the button...
Austin Sew-Along Day 9: Assembling the View B S...
Today is another View B lesson – we're assembling and attaching the View B Skirt. We've got hot tips for gathering with ease and pressing those gathers. If you're making...
Austin Sew-Along Day 9: Assembling the View B S...
Today is another View B lesson – we're assembling and attaching the View B Skirt. We've got hot tips for gathering with ease and pressing those gathers. If you're making...
Austin Sew-Along Day 8: View B Pockets
In this lesson we're assembling and attaching the View B pockets. This may seem straightforward, and it mostly is, but we've got a trick up our sleeves...using a jig...
Austin Sew-Along Day 8: View B Pockets
In this lesson we're assembling and attaching the View B pockets. This may seem straightforward, and it mostly is, but we've got a trick up our sleeves...using a jig...
Austin Sew-Along Day 7: Sewing the View A Skirt
In this lesson we're assembling the View A Skirt, adding our edgestitching and topstitching, then attaching it to the bodice. If you're making View B you can skip this lesson....
Austin Sew-Along Day 7: Sewing the View A Skirt
In this lesson we're assembling the View A Skirt, adding our edgestitching and topstitching, then attaching it to the bodice. If you're making View B you can skip this lesson....
Austin Sew-Along Day 6: Finishing the Neckline ...
In this lesson we're applying the neckline binding, inserting the elastic cord button loop, and adding our top and edgestitching to the bodice. During this series we'll cover all aspects...
Austin Sew-Along Day 6: Finishing the Neckline ...
In this lesson we're applying the neckline binding, inserting the elastic cord button loop, and adding our top and edgestitching to the bodice. During this series we'll cover all aspects...
Austin Sew-Along Day 5: Assembling the Bodice
Today we get to start sewing! Watch as we sew the center front and back seams, create our darts, then sew up the shoulder seams. During this series we'll cover...
Austin Sew-Along Day 5: Assembling the Bodice
Today we get to start sewing! Watch as we sew the center front and back seams, create our darts, then sew up the shoulder seams. During this series we'll cover...
Austin Sew-Along Day 4: Cutting & Applying Your...
This 4th lesson is all about interfacing. Learn how we choose interfacing, best practices for cutting, and how to apply it. This is the last step before we start sewing!...
Austin Sew-Along Day 4: Cutting & Applying Your...
This 4th lesson is all about interfacing. Learn how we choose interfacing, best practices for cutting, and how to apply it. This is the last step before we start sewing!...
Austin Sew-Along Day 3: Cutting Your Fabric
It's time for Day 3 of the Austin Sew-Along! In today's lesson we're cutting our fabric! Watch as we discuss layout, best practices, and more. During this series we'll cover all...
Austin Sew-Along Day 3: Cutting Your Fabric
It's time for Day 3 of the Austin Sew-Along! In today's lesson we're cutting our fabric! Watch as we discuss layout, best practices, and more. During this series we'll cover all...
Austin Sew-Along Day 2: Choosing a Size & Patte...
Our next Austin lesson is now live on YouTube and we're covering everything you need to know about choosing a size and making basic pattern adjustments. In this lesson we...
Austin Sew-Along Day 2: Choosing a Size & Patte...
Our next Austin lesson is now live on YouTube and we're covering everything you need to know about choosing a size and making basic pattern adjustments. In this lesson we...
Austin Sew-Along Day 1: Intro, Fabric & Supplies
The first episode of the Austin Dress Sew-Along is now live on YouTube! During this series we'll cover all aspects involved in creating your own Austin Dress. From fabric selection,...
Austin Sew-Along Day 1: Intro, Fabric & Supplies
The first episode of the Austin Dress Sew-Along is now live on YouTube! During this series we'll cover all aspects involved in creating your own Austin Dress. From fabric selection,...