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Alder Sew Along: Attaching the Collar
Today we'll be assembling and attaching the collar. This post is extremely photo heavy, about 32 photos, so if you're here for the sew along, click below. If not browse...
Alder Sew Along: Attaching the Collar
Today we'll be assembling and attaching the collar. This post is extremely photo heavy, about 32 photos, so if you're here for the sew along, click below. If not browse...
Alder Sew Along: Side Seams and Skirts
Today we're going to be sewing together the side seams & skirts of both View A & View B. We'll start with view A because that's the easier one. Begin...
Alder Sew Along: Side Seams and Skirts
Today we're going to be sewing together the side seams & skirts of both View A & View B. We'll start with view A because that's the easier one. Begin...
Alder Sew Along: Yoke Method 2
This second method of attaching a yoke is also known as the burrito method because everything gets rolled up inside the yokes like a burrito. To start, sew the outer...
Alder Sew Along: Yoke Method 2
This second method of attaching a yoke is also known as the burrito method because everything gets rolled up inside the yokes like a burrito. To start, sew the outer...
Alder Sew Along: Yoke Method 1
This is the first method you can use to attach your yoke, and the method described in your pattern instructions. To start, select one yoke piece to be the outer...
Alder Sew Along: Yoke Method 1
This is the first method you can use to attach your yoke, and the method described in your pattern instructions. To start, select one yoke piece to be the outer...
Alder Sew Along: Darts and Pockets
The darts and the pockets on the Alder go hand in hand, since the pocket is placed directly on top of the dart, so today we'll be covering both. Starting...
Alder Sew Along: Darts and Pockets
The darts and the pockets on the Alder go hand in hand, since the pocket is placed directly on top of the dart, so today we'll be covering both. Starting...
Alder Sew Along: Assembling Your Button Bands
We'll start with the left front button band. Begin by placing your fusible 1" from the edge (between the two fold notches) on the wrong side of the fabric. Fuse...
Alder Sew Along: Assembling Your Button Bands
We'll start with the left front button band. Begin by placing your fusible 1" from the edge (between the two fold notches) on the wrong side of the fabric. Fuse...
Alder Sew Along: Cutting Your Alder
Today we're going to be cutting our fabric. I know this post is a little late in the day but there was a bit of a laptop charger malfunction that...
Alder Sew Along: Cutting Your Alder
Today we're going to be cutting our fabric. I know this post is a little late in the day but there was a bit of a laptop charger malfunction that...
Alder Sew Along: Specific Fit Adjustments
Today I have a few specific fit adjustments for you, lengthening and shortening the pattern, moving darts, and a full bust adjustment. For all of these images you can click...
Alder Sew Along: Specific Fit Adjustments
Today I have a few specific fit adjustments for you, lengthening and shortening the pattern, moving darts, and a full bust adjustment. For all of these images you can click...
Alder Sew Along: Selecting Your Size
Today we're going to talk about selecting your size. The first thing you're going to want to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size...
Alder Sew Along: Selecting Your Size
Today we're going to talk about selecting your size. The first thing you're going to want to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size...
Alder Sew Along: Fabric & Supplies
I want to talk a little bit about the tools and supplies you'll need to complete your Alder. I get a lot of questions about what kind of _fill in...
Alder Sew Along: Fabric & Supplies
I want to talk a little bit about the tools and supplies you'll need to complete your Alder. I get a lot of questions about what kind of _fill in...
Selecting Interfacing
I’ve gotten a few questions about how to select interfacing for the upcoming Alder Sew-Along so I wanted to take a minute and direct you to two older posts I’ve...
Selecting Interfacing
I’ve gotten a few questions about how to select interfacing for the upcoming Alder Sew-Along so I wanted to take a minute and direct you to two older posts I’ve...
Alder Sewalong: Schedule & Badge
Well! As of Tuesday night I'm still operating out of boxes and am still coughing like crazy so I'm going to have to start the official sew along on Monday....
Alder Sewalong: Schedule & Badge
Well! As of Tuesday night I'm still operating out of boxes and am still coughing like crazy so I'm going to have to start the official sew along on Monday....
Alder Sew Along Announcement & Fabric Ideas
Are you guys ready for the Alder Shirtdress Sew Along? Well get ready because it'll be starting up next week! We'll be starting on Wednesday and I have plenty of...
Alder Sew Along Announcement & Fabric Ideas
Are you guys ready for the Alder Shirtdress Sew Along? Well get ready because it'll be starting up next week! We'll be starting on Wednesday and I have plenty of...