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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...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 6 – Pockets
In today's Archer Sew-Along lesson we're forming and attaching our pockets. The pockets are front and center on your shirt so you'll want to make sure you spend the time...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 6 – Pockets
In today's Archer Sew-Along lesson we're forming and attaching our pockets. The pockets are front and center on your shirt so you'll want to make sure you spend the time...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 5 – Assembling the Button...
Are you ready for the next lesson in our Archer Video Sew-Along? I hope so because today we're assembling the button bands! This is a quick step, but take care...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 5 – Assembling the Button...
Are you ready for the next lesson in our Archer Video Sew-Along? I hope so because today we're assembling the button bands! This is a quick step, but take care...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 4 – Cutting & Applying yo...
Today's video focuses on selecting and cutting your fusible interfacing. Interfacing can be confusing but we walk you through the different types, applications and exactly how and were to fuse...
Archer Sew-Along: Day 4 – Cutting & Applying yo...
Today's video focuses on selecting and cutting your fusible interfacing. Interfacing can be confusing but we walk you through the different types, applications and exactly how and were to fuse...
Archer Video Sew-Along: Day 3 – Cutting your Ar...
In today's Archer sew-along lesson we're talking all about cutting! We're talking print and pattern placement, stripes, plaids, and general cutting tips. I've also created these downloadable design sheets so...
Archer Video Sew-Along: Day 3 – Cutting your Ar...
In today's Archer sew-along lesson we're talking all about cutting! We're talking print and pattern placement, stripes, plaids, and general cutting tips. I've also created these downloadable design sheets so...