With a bigger project like the Dressing Robe, I like to get all of the little pieces ready to go before I start sewing. This helps me keep momentum once I … Read More
Dressing Robe Sewalong: Staystitching & Interfacing
Are you ready to start sewing your Dressing Robe? Today we will cover interfacing and staystitching. If you are sewing the alternative front band you will still need to staystitch but … Read More
Dressing Robe Sewalong: Alternative Front Band
Welcome to the first post in the Dressing Robe Sewalong! You can view all the posts in this series here. Today we will be covering an alternative method for finishing the … Read More
Dressing Robe Sewalong Schedule
The Dressing Robe Sewalong Schedule: We will be diving right into the sewing with this project. I will also be sharing a tutorial for altering the front band to avoid sewing … Read More
How to sew a knit front band
Hi, makers! Welcome to the final post in the Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong! Today we will be finishing up with the bands of the cardigan. In case you missed it, we have … Read More
How to sew knit cuffs
Today I have a little post on sewing knit cuffs. The Blackwood Cardigan has knit cuffs and it is my favourite finish for this style of garment. You get a nice, … Read More
How to sew a sleeve in flat
There are two ways to sew in a sleeve. You can use the classic set-in sleeve method where the sleeve is sewn first and then set into the armhole. This is … Read More
How to stabilize a knit shoulder seam
Stabilizing the shoulder seams in your knit projects can make a big difference in the longevity of your handmade garments. Shoulder seams are prone to stretching and sagging as time goes … Read More
How to sew a knit patch pocket
Doing fiddly work with knit fabrics can be challenging. Often knits will shift and wobble or struggle to hold a press – not to mention those wavy seams! The pockets are … Read More
Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong – Cutting out the fabric
Are you ready to cut out your Blackwoods today? I am so excited about the fabric I got for the sewalong, it is a speckled grey terry and it is really … Read More
