As a rule, most quilting fabric collections are comprised of a group of prints that are intended to work together. There is a formula to assembling a collection like this, and most groups work around one central print that holds … Continue reading
Labels: principles of fabric selection
A big thanks to April Henry, of April 1930′s, for contributing a new tutorial to our tutorial blog. Every so often, we get a question on how to construct the back placket on the Swingset Tunic. This element of the … Continue reading
Every so often, we get a question from someone who is sewing the back placket on the Swingset Tunic. That’s understandable. This element of the garment uses a unique and unusual construction technique that will be unfamiliar to almost anyone … Continue reading
Here’s a little trick that will prevent an elastic waistband from turning and getting twisted. Leave a little extra space in the width of the casing, and edgestitch the top edge of the waistband before you feed the elastic through. … Continue reading
Labels: bedtime pjs, lazy days skirt, puppet show, sewing, tutorials
I think this outfit is tremendously successful. I adore it. This 2 + 2 blouse and pleated skirt is understated and tremendously elegant while still wholly appropriate for a child. If you had run across these fabrics at your local … Continue reading
Labels: principles of fabric selection
Today we continue our series of posts highlighting participants in our Boutique Sewer Program by sharing a recent exchange with Sandy Stewart of Virginia Beach, VA–ringleader of the all-in-the-family a.j.jacks clothing team. Sandy, can you tell us a little about … Continue reading
Labels: boutique sewer profiles
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