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Augusta Sew-Along: Day 3 - Advanced Adjustments
Are you ready for today's lesson? In this video we discuss advanced pattern adjustments for your Augusta. Covered techniques are repositioning your dart, raising your v-neckline, and adjusting the sleeve...
Augusta Sew-Along: Day 3 - Advanced Adjustments
Are you ready for today's lesson? In this video we discuss advanced pattern adjustments for your Augusta. Covered techniques are repositioning your dart, raising your v-neckline, and adjusting the sleeve...
Augusta Sew-Along: Day 2 – Choosing a Size & Ba...
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 bust...
Augusta Sew-Along: Day 2 – Choosing a Size & Ba...
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 bust...
Augusta Sew-Along: Day 1 – Intro, Fabrics & Sup...
Our first video in the Augusta Sew-Along is live! Today we walk you through the pattern details, talk about the supplies you'll need to complete your own Augusta, and share...
Augusta Sew-Along: Day 1 – Intro, Fabrics & Sup...
Our first video in the Augusta Sew-Along is live! Today we walk you through the pattern details, talk about the supplies you'll need to complete your own Augusta, and share...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 16 – Buttons & Buttonholes
It's our final lesson of the Archer Sew-Along, inserting our buttonholes and attaching our buttons! In this video I walk you though how to place your buttonholes, mark your button...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 16 – Buttons & Buttonholes
It's our final lesson of the Archer Sew-Along, inserting our buttonholes and attaching our buttons! In this video I walk you though how to place your buttonholes, mark your button...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 15 – Hemming
Today's lesson is all about hemming! We're walking you through the traditional 1/4" double fold hem we use in the pattern instructions, as well as how to use the differential...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 15 – Hemming
Today's lesson is all about hemming! We're walking you through the traditional 1/4" double fold hem we use in the pattern instructions, as well as how to use the differential...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 14 – Attaching the Cuffs
After attaching our collars we've got a quick lesson for you today –attaching your cuffs! After this there's just hemming and buttons/buttonholes so I hope you're getting excited to wear...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 14 – Attaching the Cuffs
After attaching our collars we've got a quick lesson for you today –attaching your cuffs! After this there's just hemming and buttons/buttonholes so I hope you're getting excited to wear...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 13 – Assembling & Attachi...
In this lesson we're walking you through the steps necessary to assemble and attach your shirt collar. This process isn't hard, we promise, but it is a lot of steps....
Archer Sew-Along: Day 13 – Assembling & Attachi...
In this lesson we're walking you through the steps necessary to assemble and attach your shirt collar. This process isn't hard, we promise, but it is a lot of steps....
Archer Sew-Along: Day 12 – Sewing the Side Seams
We've got a quick lesson for you today, sewing your side seams. Even though it's a short video that doesn't mean we haven't packed it full of tips and tricks,...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 12 – Sewing the Side Seams
We've got a quick lesson for you today, sewing your side seams. Even though it's a short video that doesn't mean we haven't packed it full of tips and tricks,...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 11 – Setting your Sleeves
It's time to set our sleeves! In this video I'll be showing you my technique to easily set your sleeves without puckers. If you've ever been nervous to insert a...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 11 – Setting your Sleeves
It's time to set our sleeves! In this video I'll be showing you my technique to easily set your sleeves without puckers. If you've ever been nervous to insert a...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 10 – Inserting your Sleev...
Today we're inserting the sleeve plackets. I know from teaching that this is something that a lot of people struggle with, but I've developed some best practices over the years...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 10 – Inserting your Sleev...
Today we're inserting the sleeve plackets. I know from teaching that this is something that a lot of people struggle with, but I've developed some best practices over the years...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 9 - Burrito Yoke Method
It's time for our much anticipated burrito yoke tutorial! If you've ever struggled with this method this video is for you. I'll walk you through our fool proof method for...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 9 - Burrito Yoke Method
It's time for our much anticipated burrito yoke tutorial! If you've ever struggled with this method this video is for you. I'll walk you through our fool proof method for...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 8 – Yoke Method 1
Today we're sewing up the yoke using the method described in our pattern instructions. This is a straightforward sewing technique with no fancy tricks, twists, or turns. If you've never...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 8 – Yoke Method 1
Today we're sewing up the yoke using the method described in our pattern instructions. This is a straightforward sewing technique with no fancy tricks, twists, or turns. If you've never...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 7 – Assembling the Backs
Week 4 of the Archer Sew-Along starts today! We just published the first video of the week, assembling the backs. On Thursday we'll be sharing the first of two yoke...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 7 – Assembling the Backs
Week 4 of the Archer Sew-Along starts today! We just published the first video of the week, assembling the backs. On Thursday we'll be sharing the first of two yoke...