Altering the Fit of the Jackson Tee February 04, 2024Helen Wilkinson Today I want to demonstrate how to take a classic fitting t-shirt pattern like the Jackson Tee and Pullover and make some simple changes to it to alter the...
Colourblocked Jackson Tee February 02, 2024Helen Wilkinson Whenever I make a project, I always like to keep the leftovers. I can see endless possibilities for patchwork projects using pretty much any scraps! The ones that get used...
Choosing Fabrics for Arbutus November 05, 2023Helen Wilkinson Thank you so much for the warm reception to our latest pattern, the Arbutus Robe! I’m so glad that folks are excited to sew this pattern for themselves and their...
Wildwood Tie-Front Vest Hack September 26, 2023Helen Wilkinson One of my favourite things about sewing is the ability to make garments your own. Choosing the fabrics, making alterations, and ultimately styling each piece just the way you like...
Lawrence Top & Dress Sewalong with Sew Me Sunshine September 08, 2023Helen Wilkinson Today on the blog we want to welcome Lisa of Sew Me Sunshine with a Lawrence Dress sewalong video! Sew Me Sunshine is a UK-based online fabric shop that...
DIY Bandeau Ruffle Top August 23, 2023Helen Wilkinson We had some red gingham fabric leftover from our recent Lawrence Skirt Hack and I was feeling inspired to make a matching crop top. I think the Barbie movie may...
Lawrence Skirt Hack August 18, 2023Helen Wilkinson Lawrence is fulfilling all my dreams of swooshy summer dresses and cute tanks. Today I want to show you that the Lawrence Top and Dress can be hacked into a...
Lawrence Alternative Views July 27, 2023Helen Wilkinson Thank you so much for the excitement about our latest pattern, the Lawrence Top and Dress! This design comes with three views that vary in length and have the...
How to sew an inseam pocket (with FREE download) July 19, 2023Helen Wilkinson We all know that pockets are great. Having pockets in our garments is a continuous struggle when it comes to RTW, but for those of us who sew it...
How to do a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on the Cassidy Wrap Top June 22, 2023Helen Wilkinson The Cassidy Wrap Top comes with two cup size ranges: B-cup (sizes 0-22) and D-cup (sizes 12-34). Both size ranges were drafted based on their own blocks and have an...
June Shorts & Pants Sewalong with Sew Happy June 21, 2023Helen Wilkinson We’re thrilled to have partnered with Mari of Sew Happy to create a full June Shorts & Pants sewalong video! You can find Mari on YouTube and Instagram where...
Cassidy Wrap Top Sewalong with Sew Happy June 21, 2023Helen Wilkinson We’re back with another sewalong video from Mari of Sew Happy! In addition to a June sewalong, she's also created a full Cassidy Wrap Top sewalong video for us!...