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Blackwood Cardigan

ChloeOctober 24, 2019Blackwood Cardigan, Patterns1 Comment

Your Blackwood Cardigans

It’s been a little over two years since we released the Blackwood Cardigan out into the world, and now that the weather has turned chilly once again, we’re looking back at … Read More

ChloeOctober 21, 2019Blackwood Cardigan8 Comments

It’s Blackwood Cardigan Season Again!

There are so many things to get excited about when autumn arrives- there are the beautiful colours, decorative gourds, scarves, merry squirrels gathering acorns, candles, and best of all, Blackwood Cardigans! … Read More

ChloeFebruary 11, 2019Blackwood Cardigan, Sewing Tutorials8 Comments

Sew the Perfect Blackwood Pocket Using Wonder Tape

Sewing patch pockets can be a little bit intimidating, especially if you’re working with a knit fabric. You want your edges to be as clean and even as possible, which can … Read More

Cuff thumbholes

HelenSeptember 22, 2017Blackwood Cardigan, My Makes, Pattern Hacks, Pattern News, Sewing Tutorials5 Comments

How to Sew Cuffs with Thumbholes : A Blackwood Cardigan Hack

So many of you have picked up the Blackwood Cardigan since its release last march and I am so pleased with the response to it over the past 6 months. I’m … Read More

Blackwood Cardigan Split Hem

HelenSeptember 19, 2017Blackwood Cardigan, My Makes, Pattern Hacks5 Comments

How To Sew a Split Hem Blackwood Cardigan

I have been wanting to make this hack since the Blackwood Cardigan was released last spring, so I am so glad that I’ve finally had the chance to do it! This … Read More

Sewing a front band

HelenApril 3, 2017Blackwood Cardigan, Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong, Sewing Tutorials4 Comments

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

Sewing knit cuffs

HelenApril 2, 2017Blackwood Cardigan, Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong, Sewing Tutorials3 Comments

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

Sewing a sleeve in flat

HelenMarch 31, 2017Blackwood Cardigan, Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong8 Comments

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

Stabilizing a knit shoulder seam

HelenMarch 30, 2017Blackwood Cardigan, Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong8 Comments

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

HelenMarch 28, 2017Blackwood Cardigan, Blackwood Cardigan Sewalong, Sewing Tutorials3 Comments

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

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