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How To: Sew Faux Button Bands on the Austin Dress
If you love the look of the original Austin Dress button bands, but just want to skip the buttonholes, this tutorial is for you! I'll show you how to create...
How To: Sew Faux Button Bands on the Austin Dress
If you love the look of the original Austin Dress button bands, but just want to skip the buttonholes, this tutorial is for you! I'll show you how to create...
Removing the Austin Dress Side Seam Button Bands
If you've been eyeing the Austin Dress but dreading the side seam button bands, this tutorial is for you. I'll walk you through simple pattern alterations to remove the button...
Removing the Austin Dress Side Seam Button Bands
If you've been eyeing the Austin Dress but dreading the side seam button bands, this tutorial is for you. I'll walk you through simple pattern alterations to remove the button...
Applying Fusible Interfacing Using a Template
Have you ever struggled with your fabric shifting out of shape while applying fusible interfacing? If so, welcome to the club! This tutorial offers one solution for this issue so...
Applying Fusible Interfacing Using a Template
Have you ever struggled with your fabric shifting out of shape while applying fusible interfacing? If so, welcome to the club! This tutorial offers one solution for this issue so...
A Quick Guide to Topstitching
The Thayer Jacket features extensive topstitching, so we've compiled our best tips for achieving professional-looking results in one comprehensive post! From needle and thread selection to stitch length and bartacks, we...
A Quick Guide to Topstitching
The Thayer Jacket features extensive topstitching, so we've compiled our best tips for achieving professional-looking results in one comprehensive post! From needle and thread selection to stitch length and bartacks, we...
Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 2!
Well I'm back this week with a part 2 to my last video about boxy top shoulder adjustments. In part two of this series I’m covering sleeve adjustments and answering your questions...
Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 2!
Well I'm back this week with a part 2 to my last video about boxy top shoulder adjustments. In part two of this series I’m covering sleeve adjustments and answering your questions...
Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 1
Have you ever sewn up a boxy top pattern and found that it’s constantly sliding and pulling towards the back? If so this video is for you! Not only will I...
Boxy Top Shoulder Adjustments – Part 1
Have you ever sewn up a boxy top pattern and found that it’s constantly sliding and pulling towards the back? If so this video is for you! Not only will I...
2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments
In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...
2024 Make Nine: Corin Pattern Adjustments
In this video, I'm showing how I transformed the Corin Top into the Corin Dress. Join me as I guide you through easy pattern adjustments, including creating a yoke, adding...
Transform Your Alder
Last week we launched the Alder Shirtdress in our 14 – 32 D-cup size range and I want to thank you all for the warm welcome! As with our other patterns, in...
Transform Your Alder
Last week we launched the Alder Shirtdress in our 14 – 32 D-cup size range and I want to thank you all for the warm welcome! As with our other patterns, in...
Tamarack Resource Roundup
Since the Tamarack originally launched back in 2015, we've published a ton of resources to help you construct a quilted jacket of your own. With the release of size 32...
Tamarack Resource Roundup
Since the Tamarack originally launched back in 2015, we've published a ton of resources to help you construct a quilted jacket of your own. With the release of size 32...
How to Easily & Quickly Remove Buttonholes
If you've put your buttonholes in the wrong side of your button band (like me), needed to reposition them on your garment, or your machine just went off the rails...
How to Easily & Quickly Remove Buttonholes
If you've put your buttonholes in the wrong side of your button band (like me), needed to reposition them on your garment, or your machine just went off the rails...
Lining the Sleeveless Farrow Dress: Part 3
Today we are continuing the series of tutorials showing how add a lining to the Farrow Dress. So far, we've covered how to draft patterns for the lining and facings and how to...
Lining the Sleeveless Farrow Dress: Part 3
Today we are continuing the series of tutorials showing how add a lining to the Farrow Dress. So far, we've covered how to draft patterns for the lining and facings and how to...
Finishing Narrow Sleeves
The Farrow has a narrow sleeve that offsets the A-line silhouette, but that often means that the wrist isn't large enough to fit around the free arm of your sewing...
Finishing Narrow Sleeves
The Farrow has a narrow sleeve that offsets the A-line silhouette, but that often means that the wrist isn't large enough to fit around the free arm of your sewing...
Lining the Sleeved Farrow: Part 2
Today post is a continuation of our Lining the Sleeved Farrow tutorial. In this lesson I'll be walking you through assembling the lining pieces of your Farrow Dress. If you...
Lining the Sleeved Farrow: Part 2
Today post is a continuation of our Lining the Sleeved Farrow tutorial. In this lesson I'll be walking you through assembling the lining pieces of your Farrow Dress. If you...