Tutorial: How to make the Mariana Jacket Notched Collar
Great choice on making the Mariana Notched Collar Jacket! Here are steps with photos to make that notched collar shine. We also have a separate tutorial on how to make lining for this jacket if that...
View ArticleBold, Bright and Beautiful: Fabric That Will Get You A Date
When I first laid eyes on this fabric my heart beat faster. It’s rare to find large scale print fabrics. To see the scale of this print combined with this gorgeous floral, it was the fulfillment of my...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Hana Waistband
This tutorial is to support the waistband instructions in the Hana Pattern booklet found on pages 47-56. To start, make sure the Back Waistbands, Right Front Waistbands, and Left Front Waistbands are...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Plackets on the Charlie Blouse and Dress
This tutorial is to support the placket instructions in the Charlie Pattern booklet found on pages 36-39. Dark colored thread is used in this tutorial to clearly show the stitching. While sewing your...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Install the Invisible Zipper in the Charlie Pants
This tutorial is to support the instructions for installing the zipper found in the Charlie Pattern booklet on pages 69-71. This tutorial uses dark blue thread to clearly show stitching. Be sure to use...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Ami Blouse Facing
This tutorial is to support the facing instructions in the Ami Pattern booklet starting on page 39. The blouse and facing should look something like this at this point. On the wrong side of the blouse,...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Collar on the Capucine Robe
This tutorial is to support the collar instructions in the Capucine Pattern booklet starting on page 27. Transfer the collar pattern marking to the fabric. Then mark a stitch guide line 2” up and 2”...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Facings on the Capucine Robe
This tutorial is to support the collar instructions in the Capucine Pattern booklet starting on page 36. At this point in the process, the pieces should look something like this. Interfacing applied,...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Bust Darts for Nico Pattern
This tutorial is to support the dart instructions in the Nico Pattern booklet found on page 23. Transfer the dot markings from the Front (Piece A) to your fabric using your preferred method. This...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Cameron Placket
This tutorial is to support the neckline placket instructions in the Cameron Pattern booklet found on pages 27-35. This tutorial uses dark blue thread to clearly show stitching. Be sure to use matching...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Mykonos Welt Pockets
This tutorial is to support the welt pocket instructions in the Mykonos Pattern booklet found on pages 60-63. Position the Welt Opening Fusing (AG) on the wrong side of the pants using the Back Pocket...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Mykonos Zipper Fly
This tutorial is to support the fly zipper instructions in the Mykonos Pattern booklet found on pages 66-69. Apply a 5/8” strip of fusing to the wrong side of the Left Front Pant (Q). Apply the Front...
View ArticleThe Power of Kindness in Two Acts
Act One: A Failure in Kindness One time I had to ask the local sheep shearer to come to shear my family’s flock. He is notoriously difficult to work with. Several experiences with him in the past led...
View ArticleTutorial: How to Sew the Mykonos Waistband
This tutorial is to support the waistband instructions in the Mykonos Pattern booklet found on pages 70-75. To start, make sure all the waistband pieces are cut and the fusing is applied. To make the...
View ArticleTutorial: How To Make A Quilted Linen Vest
A few years ago, I started to play with quilting clothes. The first few pieces turned out less than ideal. I didn’t know the paths to avoid the foibles of quilting. But after a few playful experiments...
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