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Felix Sew-Along: Choosing a Size
Today in the Felix Sew-Along we're going to talk about selecting a size! I'm going to use my measurements as an example so that you can see how I selected...
Felix Sew-Along: Choosing a Size
Today in the Felix Sew-Along we're going to talk about selecting a size! I'm going to use my measurements as an example so that you can see how I selected...
Fabric Ideas for the Felix Dress
Okay are you all ready to talk about Felix fabric?! Because I am! I’ve been getting a lot of questions, so we're going to cover a lot in this post, starting...
Fabric Ideas for the Felix Dress
Okay are you all ready to talk about Felix fabric?! Because I am! I’ve been getting a lot of questions, so we're going to cover a lot in this post, starting...
Felix Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies
Today I'm going to talk a bit about the general supplies you'll need for your Felix Dress. I had originally planned a fabric inspiration post to go live today but...
Felix Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies
Today I'm going to talk a bit about the general supplies you'll need for your Felix Dress. I had originally planned a fabric inspiration post to go live today but...
Felix Dress Inspiration
All images from our Felix Inspiration Pinterest Board Now it's time to get your Felix Dress inspiration flowing with some RTW images! When designing the Felix I wanted an easy...
Felix Dress Inspiration
All images from our Felix Inspiration Pinterest Board Now it's time to get your Felix Dress inspiration flowing with some RTW images! When designing the Felix I wanted an easy...
Introducing the Felix Dress!
I'm so excited to show you our newest pattern, the Felix Dress! If you've seen me at any point this summer I've probably been wearing mine. I wore it to Soul Craft...
Introducing the Felix Dress!
I'm so excited to show you our newest pattern, the Felix Dress! If you've seen me at any point this summer I've probably been wearing mine. I wore it to Soul Craft...
Uniform Sew-Along: Neck Facing
Today is the last installment in our Uniform Tunic Sew-Along, sewing your neckline facing! Both necklines are done in the same manner but I’ll be demo-ing on the view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Neck Facing
Today is the last installment in our Uniform Tunic Sew-Along, sewing your neckline facing! Both necklines are done in the same manner but I’ll be demo-ing on the view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Sleeves
Today we'll be setting the sleeves of the view B Uniform Tunic. Much like the previous armhole facing post you can use the sleeves in view A or view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Sleeves
Today we'll be setting the sleeves of the view B Uniform Tunic. Much like the previous armhole facing post you can use the sleeves in view A or view B...
Uniform Sew-Along: Armhole Binding
Today we’ll be discussing how to apply bias facings to the armholes of your Uniform Tunic. I’ll be showing this technique on view A since that’s what we’ve illustrated in...
Uniform Sew-Along: Armhole Binding
Today we’ll be discussing how to apply bias facings to the armholes of your Uniform Tunic. I’ll be showing this technique on view A since that’s what we’ve illustrated in...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View B
Today we’re going to talk about sewing up the skirt for view B. While this skirt doesn’t have pockets as written you can add them if you like. To begin,...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View B
Today we’re going to talk about sewing up the skirt for view B. While this skirt doesn’t have pockets as written you can add them if you like. To begin,...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View A
Today we’ll be assembling and attaching the view A skirt. To begin, turn your bodice right side out and lay your pockets along the hem matching the notches. The right...
Uniform Sew-Along: Skirt View A
Today we’ll be assembling and attaching the view A skirt. To begin, turn your bodice right side out and lay your pockets along the hem matching the notches. The right...
Uniform Sew-Along: Bodice Views A & B
Today it’s time to start assembling our Uniform Tunics! I’ll be showing the construction on View A but both views follow the same set of steps regardless of the neckline...
Uniform Sew-Along: Bodice Views A & B
Today it’s time to start assembling our Uniform Tunics! I’ll be showing the construction on View A but both views follow the same set of steps regardless of the neckline...
Uniform Sew-Along: Cutting
Although cutting can be tedious, cutting the Uniform Tunic is pretty straightforward. Not too many pieces and just a bit of fusible. Follow the diagrams below to double check that...
Uniform Sew-Along: Cutting
Although cutting can be tedious, cutting the Uniform Tunic is pretty straightforward. Not too many pieces and just a bit of fusible. Follow the diagrams below to double check that...
Uniform Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments
Today in the Uniform Tunic Sew-Along we’re going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We’ll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk...
Uniform Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments
Today in the Uniform Tunic Sew-Along we’re going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We’ll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk...