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Scout Sew-Along Day 5: Sewing and Setting the Cap Sleeve

Scout Sew-Along Day 5: Sewing and Setting the C...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we're sewing up the dart of the 14-30 and assembling the body of our Scouts. A lot of people are intimidated by the type of dart we...

Scout Sew-Along Day 5: Sewing and Setting the C...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we're sewing up the dart of the 14-30 and assembling the body of our Scouts. A lot of people are intimidated by the type of dart we...

Scout Sew-Along Day 4: Assembling the Body

Scout Sew-Along Day 4: Assembling the Body

Jen Beeman

  In today's lesson we're sewing up the dart of the 14-30 and assembling the body of our Scouts. A lot of people are intimidated by the type of dart...

Scout Sew-Along Day 4: Assembling the Body

Jen Beeman

  In today's lesson we're sewing up the dart of the 14-30 and assembling the body of our Scouts. A lot of people are intimidated by the type of dart...

Scout Sew-Along Day 03: Cutting your Fabric

Scout Sew-Along Day 03: Cutting your Fabric

Jen Beeman

  After all your hard work perfecting your pattern, it's finally time to cut! I'll walk you through layout, teach you about directional fabric, and I'll give you my best...

Scout Sew-Along Day 03: Cutting your Fabric

Jen Beeman

  After all your hard work perfecting your pattern, it's finally time to cut! I'll walk you through layout, teach you about directional fabric, and I'll give you my best...

Scout Sew-Along Day 2: Choosing a Size & Pattern Adjustments

Scout Sew-Along Day 2: Choosing a Size & Patter...

Jen Beeman

  Today's video focuses on best practices for choosing a size and basic pattern adjustments. We cover blending between sizes, lengthening and shortening your pattern pieces, plus full and small...

Scout Sew-Along Day 2: Choosing a Size & Patter...

Jen Beeman

  Today's video focuses on best practices for choosing a size and basic pattern adjustments. We cover blending between sizes, lengthening and shortening your pattern pieces, plus full and small...

Scout Sew-Along Day 1: Introduction, Supplies & Fabrics

Scout Sew-Along Day 1: Introduction, Supplies &...

Jen Beeman

Welcome to day 1 of the Scout Tee Video Sew-Along! Join us as we sew our perennial favorite, the Scout Tee! During this series we'll cover all aspects of making...

Scout Sew-Along Day 1: Introduction, Supplies &...

Jen Beeman

Welcome to day 1 of the Scout Tee Video Sew-Along! Join us as we sew our perennial favorite, the Scout Tee! During this series we'll cover all aspects of making...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 11 – Hemming your Augusta

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 11 – Hemming your Augusta

Jen Beeman

  Today's lesson is the final one in our Augusta Sew-Along, we'll be sewing up the mitered hem! Learn how we sew it up as well as get my tips...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 11 – Hemming your Augusta

Jen Beeman

  Today's lesson is the final one in our Augusta Sew-Along, we'll be sewing up the mitered hem! Learn how we sew it up as well as get my tips...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 10 – Short Cuffed Sleeve

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 10 – Short Cuffed Sleeve

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we'll be assembling and setting our short cuffed sleeve. I'll walk you through assembling and attaching the cuff and you'll also learn my tips for reducing puckering...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 10 – Short Cuffed Sleeve

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we'll be assembling and setting our short cuffed sleeve. I'll walk you through assembling and attaching the cuff and you'll also learn my tips for reducing puckering...

Augusta Sew Along: Day 9 – Setting the Long Sleeves

Augusta Sew Along: Day 9 – Setting the Long Sle...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we'll be assembling and setting our long sleeve. Learn my tips for reducing puckering and tucks and get a smooth sleeve cap! If you're using the cuffed...

Augusta Sew Along: Day 9 – Setting the Long Sle...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we'll be assembling and setting our long sleeve. Learn my tips for reducing puckering and tucks and get a smooth sleeve cap! If you're using the cuffed...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 8 – Assembling & Attaching the Collar

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 8 – Assembling & Attachi...

Jen Beeman

It's collar time! In this lesson we're assembling our collar and attaching it to our shirts. All that's left after this are the sleeves and hem! As always, let us...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 8 – Assembling & Attachi...

Jen Beeman

It's collar time! In this lesson we're assembling our collar and attaching it to our shirts. All that's left after this are the sleeves and hem! As always, let us...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 7 – Sewing the Yoke and Side Seams

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 7 – Sewing the Yoke and ...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we'll be sewing our yokes using the famous burrito method! This method has a reputation for being difficult, but with my fool proof instructions you'll never sew...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 7 – Sewing the Yoke and ...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson we'll be sewing our yokes using the famous burrito method! This method has a reputation for being difficult, but with my fool proof instructions you'll never sew...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 6 – Sewing the Darts & Back Pleat

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 6 – Sewing the Darts & B...

Jen Beeman

It's an easy lesson today! We start with darts – the difference between the dart on the 0-18 and 14-30 patterns, and then demo how to sew each one. After that...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 6 – Sewing the Darts & B...

Jen Beeman

It's an easy lesson today! We start with darts – the difference between the dart on the 0-18 and 14-30 patterns, and then demo how to sew each one. After that...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 5 Assembling & Attaching the Lapels

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 5 Assembling & Attaching...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson I'll start by walking you through how to apply your fusible interfacing. After that we'll assemble and attach the lapels that form the main focal point of...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 5 Assembling & Attaching...

Jen Beeman

In today's lesson I'll start by walking you through how to apply your fusible interfacing. After that we'll assemble and attach the lapels that form the main focal point of...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 4 – Cutting your Fabric & Interfacing

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 4 – Cutting your Fabric ...

Jen Beeman

Join us as we sew our brand new Augusta Shirt & Dress! During this series we'll cover all aspects of making our Augusta Shirt & Dress! This is a great...

Augusta Sew-Along: Day 4 – Cutting your Fabric ...

Jen Beeman

Join us as we sew our brand new Augusta Shirt & Dress! During this series we'll cover all aspects of making our Augusta Shirt & Dress! This is a great...