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Our Myra Pattern Testers
We’ve been previewing some of our Myra tester garments on Instagram but today we’ve got the full group of testers with lots more of their photos! Pattern testing with our...
Our Myra Pattern Testers
We’ve been previewing some of our Myra tester garments on Instagram but today we’ve got the full group of testers with lots more of their photos! Pattern testing with our...
Meet the Myra
Say hello to our newest release, the Myra Top & Dress! I’m so excited to release this pattern, it’s not only a versatile garment, it’s an excellent skill builder as...
Meet the Myra
Say hello to our newest release, the Myra Top & Dress! I’m so excited to release this pattern, it’s not only a versatile garment, it’s an excellent skill builder as...
Austin Sew-Along Day 12: Buttons & Buttonholes
This is the final lesson in the Austin Sew-Along series, and in it we're marking, measuring & inserting our buttonholes. After that we'll mark our buttonhole placement and attach the...
Austin Sew-Along Day 12: Buttons & Buttonholes
This is the final lesson in the Austin Sew-Along series, and in it we're marking, measuring & inserting our buttonholes. After that we'll mark our buttonhole placement and attach the...
Austin Sew-Along Day 11: Hemming Views A & B
Today's lesson is all about hemming! We'll start by hemming View A, then graduate to View B. Next we'll topstitch around the outer edge of the sides and armholes. After...
Austin Sew-Along Day 11: Hemming Views A & B
Today's lesson is all about hemming! We'll start by hemming View A, then graduate to View B. Next we'll topstitch around the outer edge of the sides and armholes. After...
Austin Sew-Along Day 10: Armholes & Button Bands
In this lesson we'll be finishing the armholes and creating the button bands. We've got a great trick that allows the binding to flow seamlessly into the button bands, without...
Austin Sew-Along Day 10: Armholes & Button Bands
In this lesson we'll be finishing the armholes and creating the button bands. We've got a great trick that allows the binding to flow seamlessly into the button bands, without...
Farrow Dress in Size 32
We are excited to announce that we have made a significant update to our popular size 14–30 Farrow Dress. We have listened to your feedback and are thrilled to introduce...
Farrow Dress in Size 32
We are excited to announce that we have made a significant update to our popular size 14–30 Farrow Dress. We have listened to your feedback and are thrilled to introduce...
Austin Sew-Along Day 9: Assembling the View B S...
Today is another View B lesson – we're assembling and attaching the View B Skirt. We've got hot tips for gathering with ease and pressing those gathers. If you're making...
Austin Sew-Along Day 9: Assembling the View B S...
Today is another View B lesson – we're assembling and attaching the View B Skirt. We've got hot tips for gathering with ease and pressing those gathers. If you're making...
Austin Sew-Along Day 8: View B Pockets
In this lesson we're assembling and attaching the View B pockets. This may seem straightforward, and it mostly is, but we've got a trick up our sleeves...using a jig with...
Austin Sew-Along Day 8: View B Pockets
In this lesson we're assembling and attaching the View B pockets. This may seem straightforward, and it mostly is, but we've got a trick up our sleeves...using a jig with...
Austin Sew-Along Day 7: Sewing the View A Skirt
In this lesson we're assembling the View A Skirt, adding our edgestitching and topstitching, then attaching it to the bodice. If you're making View B you can skip this lesson....
Austin Sew-Along Day 7: Sewing the View A Skirt
In this lesson we're assembling the View A Skirt, adding our edgestitching and topstitching, then attaching it to the bodice. If you're making View B you can skip this lesson....
Austin Sew-Along Day 6: Finishing the Neckline ...
In this lesson we're applying the neckline binding, inserting the elastic cord button loop, and adding our top and edgestitching to the bodice. During this series we'll cover all aspects...
Austin Sew-Along Day 6: Finishing the Neckline ...
In this lesson we're applying the neckline binding, inserting the elastic cord button loop, and adding our top and edgestitching to the bodice. During this series we'll cover all aspects...
Austin Sew-Along Day 5: Assembling the Bodice
Today we get to start sewing! Watch as we sew the center front and back seams, create our darts, then sew up the shoulder seams. During this series we'll cover...
Austin Sew-Along Day 5: Assembling the Bodice
Today we get to start sewing! Watch as we sew the center front and back seams, create our darts, then sew up the shoulder seams. During this series we'll cover...
Austin Sew-Along Day 4: Cutting & Applying Your...
This 4th lesson is all about interfacing. Learn how we choose interfacing, best practices for cutting, and how to apply it. This is the last step before we start sewing!...
Austin Sew-Along Day 4: Cutting & Applying Your...
This 4th lesson is all about interfacing. Learn how we choose interfacing, best practices for cutting, and how to apply it. This is the last step before we start sewing!...
Austin Sew-Along Day 3: Cutting Your Fabric
It's time for Day 3 of the Austin Sew-Along! In today's lesson we're cutting our fabric! Watch as we discuss layout, best practices, and more. During this series we'll cover...
Austin Sew-Along Day 3: Cutting Your Fabric
It's time for Day 3 of the Austin Sew-Along! In today's lesson we're cutting our fabric! Watch as we discuss layout, best practices, and more. During this series we'll cover...