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Alder Archer combo in black and white gingham, worn with black tights and cognac boots against concrete wall

Sewn: Black + White Sleeved Alder

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Alder Archer combo in navy and white gingham on dress form next to fiddle leaf fig, with alder and archer text overlay

Archer + Alder Variation

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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 Button Up and Scout Tee pattern envelopes on wood surface with now in print text overlay

Archer & Scout Now in Print

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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 Shirtdress v-neck variation in coral and pink geometric print on dress form with alder v-neck variation text overlay

Alder V-Neck Variation

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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 tutorial showing coral and pink geometric print fabric samples with text overlay

French Seams on Right Angles

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Overhead flat lay of gray yarn, knitting in progress on wooden needles, coffee cup, chart printout, and tablet on wood table

Progress and Plans of Sweaters and Knits

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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 Shirtdress refashioned as sleeveless shirt in gray, coral, and mustard vertical stripes on dress form

Alder Sew Along: Alder as a Shirt

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Person wearing green and gray striped V-neck sweater with black pants in front of ivy-covered door with no trespassing sign

Benton Sweater

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Mood board of three handknit projects: gray cable-knit cropped sweater, cream ribbed double-breasted cardigan, and two knit beanies in gray tones

Fall Handknit Dreaming

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Sleeveless Alder Shirtdress in dark denim on a dress form, featuring a band collar and white buttons

Alder Variation: Band Collar

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...

Hand using a wooden buttonhole chisel and cutting block to cut a buttonhole in light gray Alder Shirtdress fabric

Alder Sew Along: Buttons and Buttonholes

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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....

Close-up of a single folded hem on light-wash denim Alder Shirtdress fabric, showing a serged seam allowance and raw edge

Alder Sew Along: Hem

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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....

Close-up of light-wash denim Alder Shirtdress armhole facing, bias strip folded, pressed, and sewn to the underside

Alder Sew Along: Armhole Binding

Jen Beeman

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

Jen Beeman

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...