Swimming is an inherently vulnerable activity. From wearing a swimsuit in public to dipping your toes in less-than-lukewarm water (not to mention the swimming itself!)—sometimes there can be a lot of … Read More
Top 10 Tips for Sewing Swimwear
Ready to dip your toes into sewing swimwear? It’s no secret that I love making swimsuits, but I know it can be an intimidating project for beginners who are new to … Read More
How to Sew Gathers
Whether you are sewing the March Top and Dress or one of our many pattern hacks, gathering is an essential sewing technique that you will come across again and again. It’s … Read More
How to Do a Small Bust Adjustment (SBA)
There are plenty of Full Bust Adjustment posts out there and different ways of doing them on all kinds of garments, but what about Small Bust Adjustments (SBAs)? If your chest … Read More
How to Grade Between Sizes on Pants with Slash or Slant Pockets.
Most of us don’t fall into one straight size for a pattern, and thankfully the beauty of sewing our own clothes is that we have the option to grade between sizes … Read More
How to Lengthen or Shorten the Rise on Pants with Slash or Slant Pockets.
Whether you are tall, short, or prefer your waistline to sit somewhere else than an intended pattern design, changing the rise is a common and easy pants adjustment. Today we want … Read More
Scrap Busted Ilford Jacket
I sew a lot. I sew clothes for my business and for myself, I sew things for Sam, and I’ve recently taken up quilting, too! All this sewing results in a … Read More
How to do a Full Bust Adjustment on a Dartless Bodice
The March Top and Dress is drafted with plenty of ease through the chest, and a full bust adjustment may not be necessary for cup sizes ranging from AA – DD. … Read More
Scrappy Stockings
Well, it didn’t take long for me to get into my second quilt project (see my first one here)! I decided to continue with my Christmas theme and make some stockings … Read More
How to Sew and Topstitch an Elastic Waistband
Since the release of our latest pattern, the Arden Pants, I have been wanting to do a blog post about how to sew and topstitch an elastic waistband. There are so … Read More
