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French seaming tutorial banner showing a half-sewn top with French seamed armhole and side seams on a green cutting mat

French All Your Seams

Jen Beeman

After posting my navy lace scout tee I got a few questions asking how I french seamed my armholes. It can seem a little confusing at first but, as with...

French All Your Seams

Jen Beeman

After posting my navy lace scout tee I got a few questions asking how I french seamed my armholes. It can seem a little confusing at first but, as with...

Close-up of a bias-faced scoop neckline on a sleeveless top on a dress form, showing flat binding stitched to the inside

Getting Flat Bias Necklines

Jen Beeman

I often get questions asking how I get my bias faced necklines to lay flat, so I’m here today with a tutorial to help you do just that. It can...

Getting Flat Bias Necklines

Jen Beeman

I often get questions asking how I get my bias faced necklines to lay flat, so I’m here today with a tutorial to help you do just that. It can...

Person holding a mini purple blazer with notch lapels and white lining in front of a cream cable knit sweater

How to Bag a Jacket Lining

Jen Beeman

Here it is, my tutorial on how to line a jacket using the 'bagged' method. This jacket lining method gives the most professional results, requires the least amount of hand...

How to Bag a Jacket Lining

Jen Beeman

Here it is, my tutorial on how to line a jacket using the 'bagged' method. This jacket lining method gives the most professional results, requires the least amount of hand...

Corner-turning technique demo with coral, navy, and black fabric swatches, ruler, seam ripper, and clapper on a white table

Tips + Tricks | Perfect Points

Jen Beeman

Here I present my tutorial on getting super corners and points. When I first learned this trick in school I thought there was no way that made sense or would...

Tips + Tricks | Perfect Points

Jen Beeman

Here I present my tutorial on getting super corners and points. When I first learned this trick in school I thought there was no way that made sense or would...

Navy silk crepe de chine with rolled hem and contrasting stitching on wood, demonstrating a rolled hem technique

Tips + Tricks | Easy Roll Hem

Jen Beeman

Next up in the Tips + Tricks series is the easy roll hem. I usually get at least one request for a tutorial every time I post a photo of...

Tips + Tricks | Easy Roll Hem

Jen Beeman

Next up in the Tips + Tricks series is the easy roll hem. I usually get at least one request for a tutorial every time I post a photo of...

Hands pressing white lightweight interfacing to delicate teal silk chiffon fabric neckline on ironing board

Tips + Tricks | Delicate Necklines

Jen Beeman

If you've ever found yourself swearing at your machine trying to finish the neckline of a silk garment, here's a tip for you. Use lightweight interfacing to help the neckline...

Tips + Tricks | Delicate Necklines

Jen Beeman

If you've ever found yourself swearing at your machine trying to finish the neckline of a silk garment, here's a tip for you. Use lightweight interfacing to help the neckline...

Close-up of red and charcoal flannel plaid shirt button band showing grid pattern with white stripes and woven texture

Tips + Tricks: Plaid Matching

Jen Beeman

We all know that plaid matching is sort of a pain in the ass. You need extra fabric, spend a ton of time cutting everything perfectly, pin it all together...

Tips + Tricks: Plaid Matching

Jen Beeman

We all know that plaid matching is sort of a pain in the ass. You need extra fabric, spend a ton of time cutting everything perfectly, pin it all together...