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
Sustainable Scrap Busting: Fabric Plant Bucket
Hello friends! We have another great scrap buster for you today! Saki is joining us again to share this awesome tutorial for a DIY plant bucket that you can use to … Read More
Sustainable Scrap Busting: Roll-up Pencil Case
We’re back with another scrap busting project for you all: a DIY pencil case! We started the Sustainable Scrap Busting blog project last year and it has been one of our … Read More
Helen’s Closet Handmade Gifts
Are you planning some me-made gifts this year? We are too! Giving something handmade to someone special adds that extra layer of love and care. We have several patterns in our … Read More
Installing Overalls Hardware
Ever since we first started designing the Yanta Overalls, we knew we had to make a pair of traditional overalls out of denim, with classic overall hardware. We love a button … Read More