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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...
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...
Tips + Tricks | Perfect Points
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
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 | Easy Roll Hem
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
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 | Delicate Necklines
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
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: Plaid Matching
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
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...