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Sewn: Black + White Sleeved Alder
Pattern: Alder Shirtdress View A with sleeves from the Archer Button UpPattern Tutorial: Archer + Alder VariationFabric: Carolina Gingham 1" from Robert KaufmanShoes: Rachel Comey Penpals (cause someone always asks...
Sewn: Black + White Sleeved Alder
Pattern: Alder Shirtdress View A with sleeves from the Archer Button UpPattern Tutorial: Archer + Alder VariationFabric: Carolina Gingham 1" from Robert KaufmanShoes: Rachel Comey Penpals (cause someone always asks...
Archer + Alder Variation
Today I have for you the long awaited Archer + Alder variation! I was hoping to get some photos of it on but the weather here in Chicago has not...
Archer + Alder Variation
Today I have for you the long awaited Archer + Alder variation! I was hoping to get some photos of it on but the weather here in Chicago has not...
Archer & Scout Now in Print
Hey there, just a quick note to let you know that the Archer & Scout are now in print in the shop! You can find the Archer here and the...
Archer & Scout Now in Print
Hey there, just a quick note to let you know that the Archer & Scout are now in print in the shop! You can find the Archer here and the...
Alder V-Neck Variation
Today I'll be showing you how to convert the neckline of the Alder Shirtdress from a collared button up in to a collarless v-neck. For this variation you can disregard...
Alder V-Neck Variation
Today I'll be showing you how to convert the neckline of the Alder Shirtdress from a collared button up in to a collarless v-neck. For this variation you can disregard...
French Seams on Right Angles
I've gotten a lot of questions about how to work French seams on the waistline seam of the Alder Shirtdress. Here's a little tutorial to show you how to make...
French Seams on Right Angles
I've gotten a lot of questions about how to work French seams on the waistline seam of the Alder Shirtdress. Here's a little tutorial to show you how to make...
Progress and Plans of Sweaters and Knits
It's getting to be fall which is always a time where I start reassessing my wardrobe. Probably something to do with the ingrained back to school feeling, the fact that...
Progress and Plans of Sweaters and Knits
It's getting to be fall which is always a time where I start reassessing my wardrobe. Probably something to do with the ingrained back to school feeling, the fact that...
Alder Sew Along: Alder as a Shirt
Today I wanted to show you guys how easy it is to turn the Alder Shirtdress into an Alder Shirt! I'm showing View B here but you can do the...
Alder Sew Along: Alder as a Shirt
Today I wanted to show you guys how easy it is to turn the Alder Shirtdress into an Alder Shirt! I'm showing View B here but you can do the...
Benton Sweater
Project Details: (view on Ravelry)Pattern: Benton by Julie Hoover for Brooklyn TweedSize: 2nd smallestYarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Lost Lake Heather and Down Heather It's been a while since...
Benton Sweater
Project Details: (view on Ravelry)Pattern: Benton by Julie Hoover for Brooklyn TweedSize: 2nd smallestYarn: Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Lost Lake Heather and Down Heather It's been a while since...
Fall Handknit Dreaming
Now that I no longer work from home and now have "after work time," I've been getting a lot of evening knitting done which is pretty exciting! I just finished...
Fall Handknit Dreaming
Now that I no longer work from home and now have "after work time," I've been getting a lot of evening knitting done which is pretty exciting! I just finished...
Alder Variation: Band Collar
Today's Alder Shirtdress variation is an easy one, the banded collar. You don't need any extra pattern pieces, in fact you need less. The banded collar is actually just the...
Alder Variation: Band Collar
Today's Alder Shirtdress variation is an easy one, the banded collar. You don't need any extra pattern pieces, in fact you need less. The banded collar is actually just the...
Alder Sew Along: Buttons and Buttonholes
Today is the last step in the Alder Sew Along, aside from variations. Start by laying the right button band out flat. You'll be inserting the buttonholes into this side....
Alder Sew Along: Buttons and Buttonholes
Today is the last step in the Alder Sew Along, aside from variations. Start by laying the right button band out flat. You'll be inserting the buttonholes into this side....
Alder Sew Along: Hem
Today's a quick post...the hem. Before you begin, line up the front button bands of your dress to make sure they both ended up the same length and adjust accordingly....
Alder Sew Along: Hem
Today's a quick post...the hem. Before you begin, line up the front button bands of your dress to make sure they both ended up the same length and adjust accordingly....
Alder Sew Along: Armhole Binding
Today in the Alder Sew Along we're binding armholes. To follow along click below! Begin by sewing the two ends of each bias armhole strip together at 1/4," then press...
Alder Sew Along: Armhole Binding
Today in the Alder Sew Along we're binding armholes. To follow along click below! Begin by sewing the two ends of each bias armhole strip together at 1/4," then press...