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Concave and Convex Curves
I get a lot of questions about sewing the pockets on the Maritime Shorts. Specifically people want to know why the edges of the two pattern pieces aren't the same...
Concave and Convex Curves
I get a lot of questions about sewing the pockets on the Maritime Shorts. Specifically people want to know why the edges of the two pattern pieces aren't the same...
How to Patch Lace
I've noticed a lot of interest in sewing with lace around the internet lately and there seems to be a bit of trepidation in working with it. Lace can be intimidating -...
How to Patch Lace
I've noticed a lot of interest in sewing with lace around the internet lately and there seems to be a bit of trepidation in working with it. Lace can be intimidating -...
Scout Knit Tee
From time to time I get an email asking about making up the Scout Woven Tee in a knit fabric. I've seen a few people do it around the internet...
Scout Knit Tee
From time to time I get an email asking about making up the Scout Woven Tee in a knit fabric. I've seen a few people do it around the internet...
2013 Plans and Schemes
So it's time for my goals for 2013 post. I like to call them goals rather than resolutions, something to work towards achieving rather than something you make yourself do,...
2013 Plans and Schemes
So it's time for my goals for 2013 post. I like to call them goals rather than resolutions, something to work towards achieving rather than something you make yourself do,...
2012 Recap | Tutorials, Tips & Tricks
I thought I'd do a few 2012 posts, the first being this recap of all of the tutorials, tips and tricks I've shared this year. I made a lot more...
2012 Recap | Tutorials, Tips & Tricks
I thought I'd do a few 2012 posts, the first being this recap of all of the tutorials, tips and tricks I've shared this year. I made a lot more...
Tips + Tricks for Cutting Silk
I get asked a lot what my tips for working with silk are and honestly, I don't have that many. One thing I do every time I'm cutting silk, either...
Tips + Tricks for Cutting Silk
I get asked a lot what my tips for working with silk are and honestly, I don't have that many. One thing I do every time I'm cutting silk, either...
Inserting a Fly Front Zipper
I used to hate HATE inserting flies until I figured out this awesome method. It's nothing groundbreaking but I feel like every time I opened a new book or pattern...
Inserting a Fly Front Zipper
I used to hate HATE inserting flies until I figured out this awesome method. It's nothing groundbreaking but I feel like every time I opened a new book or pattern...
Zippers with Free Hanging Overlays
Floaty chiffon style skirts are pretty popular right now, they're incredibly easy to make and fun to wear, but it can sometimes be strange when that flowing top layer is...
Zippers with Free Hanging Overlays
Floaty chiffon style skirts are pretty popular right now, they're incredibly easy to make and fun to wear, but it can sometimes be strange when that flowing top layer is...
Progress Report | Maritime Shorts Pattern
I thought it might be fun to share a few images of what I'm working on from time to time under a new section called Progress Report. Right now I'm...
Progress Report | Maritime Shorts Pattern
I thought it might be fun to share a few images of what I'm working on from time to time under a new section called Progress Report. Right now I'm...
Adding Lining to an Unlined Blazer
You may know that I am planning a polka dot blazer this summer and in deciding what sort of blazer I wanted to make I went to three places... My...
Adding Lining to an Unlined Blazer
You may know that I am planning a polka dot blazer this summer and in deciding what sort of blazer I wanted to make I went to three places... My...
French All Your Seams
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
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...
Getting Flat Bias Necklines
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
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...
How to Bag a Jacket Lining
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
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...