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Hadley Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments

Hadley Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about a few common pattern adjustments you might find helpful in making your Hadley Top. Below you'll find instructions for lengthening and shortening your Hadley,...

Hadley Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about a few common pattern adjustments you might find helpful in making your Hadley Top. Below you'll find instructions for lengthening and shortening your Hadley,...

Hadley Sew-Along: Selecting your Size

Hadley Sew-Along: Selecting your Size

Jen Beeman

Today we’re going to talk about selecting your proper size. The first thing you’ll need to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size are...

Hadley Sew-Along: Selecting your Size

Jen Beeman

Today we’re going to talk about selecting your proper size. The first thing you’ll need to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size are...

Hadley Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies

Hadley Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies

Jen Beeman

1. Hadley Pattern: You can find the pattern here. 2. Fabric: I’m using an ivory rayon for View A and a monstera print cotton/rayon lawn for View B. If you’re...

Hadley Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies

Jen Beeman

1. Hadley Pattern: You can find the pattern here. 2. Fabric: I’m using an ivory rayon for View A and a monstera print cotton/rayon lawn for View B. If you’re...

How to Choose your Hadley Fabric

How to Choose your Hadley Fabric

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about choosing your Hadley fabric! Probably the most important thing to remember when choosing fabrics is that the Hadley is a shape that needs drape. If...

How to Choose your Hadley Fabric

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to talk about choosing your Hadley fabric! Probably the most important thing to remember when choosing fabrics is that the Hadley is a shape that needs drape. If...

Hadley Inspiration

Hadley Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Our vision for the Hadley was to create a top wearable on a daily basis that has bold details. We love the perfect tee, but we also love structured garments....

Hadley Inspiration

Jen Beeman

Our vision for the Hadley was to create a top wearable on a daily basis that has bold details. We love the perfect tee, but we also love structured garments....

Farrow Sew-Along: Hems & Finishing

Farrow Sew-Along: Hems & Finishing

Jen Beeman

Alright, last day of the Farrow Sew-Along! Today we'll be talking about hems and finishing - lets dive in! Hemming is quite easy for the Farrow. Simply fold and press...

Farrow Sew-Along: Hems & Finishing

Jen Beeman

Alright, last day of the Farrow Sew-Along! Today we'll be talking about hems and finishing - lets dive in! Hemming is quite easy for the Farrow. Simply fold and press...

Farrow Sew-Along: Neckline Facing

Farrow Sew-Along: Neckline Facing

Jen Beeman

In today's edition of the Farrow Sew-Along we'll be assembling and attaching our neckline facing. To begin, sew the front and back neckline facings together at the shoulder seams as...

Farrow Sew-Along: Neckline Facing

Jen Beeman

In today's edition of the Farrow Sew-Along we'll be assembling and attaching our neckline facing. To begin, sew the front and back neckline facings together at the shoulder seams as...

Farrow Sew-Along: View B Sleeves

Farrow Sew-Along: View B Sleeves

Jen Beeman

In this segment of the Farrow Sew-Along we'll be inserting our sleeves for the Farrow View B. To begin, place two lines of basting stitches along the sleeve cap between...

Farrow Sew-Along: View B Sleeves

Jen Beeman

In this segment of the Farrow Sew-Along we'll be inserting our sleeves for the Farrow View B. To begin, place two lines of basting stitches along the sleeve cap between...

Farrow Sew-Along: View A Armhole Facings

Farrow Sew-Along: View A Armhole Facings

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be finishing the armholes of the Farrow View A. To begin, sew one front armhole facing piece to one back armhole facing piece to create two circular facings....

Farrow Sew-Along: View A Armhole Facings

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be finishing the armholes of the Farrow View A. To begin, sew one front armhole facing piece to one back armhole facing piece to create two circular facings....

Farrow Sew-Along: Side & Shoulder Seams

Farrow Sew-Along: Side & Shoulder Seams

Jen Beeman

This Farrow Sew-Along step is an easy one. To sew the shoulder and side seams, simply align the seam lines of the front and back with each other, right sides...

Farrow Sew-Along: Side & Shoulder Seams

Jen Beeman

This Farrow Sew-Along step is an easy one. To sew the shoulder and side seams, simply align the seam lines of the front and back with each other, right sides...

Farrow Sew-Along: Assembling the Dress Front

Farrow Sew-Along: Assembling the Dress Front

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be forming the front of the Farrow. This is essentially the same steps as the back of the dress, but we're adding a few steps to form those...

Farrow Sew-Along: Assembling the Dress Front

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be forming the front of the Farrow. This is essentially the same steps as the back of the dress, but we're adding a few steps to form those...

Farrow Sew-Along: Assembling the Dress Back

Farrow Sew-Along: Assembling the Dress Back

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling the back of the Farrow dress. Let's get started! To begin align the angled edge of one of the back bodice pieces with one of the back...

Farrow Sew-Along: Assembling the Dress Back

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be assembling the back of the Farrow dress. Let's get started! To begin align the angled edge of one of the back bodice pieces with one of the back...

Farrow Sew-Along: Cutting

Farrow Sew-Along: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Cutting the Farrow pattern is pretty straightforward, not too many pieces and only a bit of fusible. You can see what you'll need to cut for View A and View...

Farrow Sew-Along: Cutting

Jen Beeman

Cutting the Farrow pattern is pretty straightforward, not too many pieces and only a bit of fusible. You can see what you'll need to cut for View A and View...