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Hi Tatiana,
Finishing the raw edge of the pocket facing is done to prevent the fabric fraying or unraveling at the edge.
You need to do it before you start attaching the pocket facing to the pocket or pants.
There’s a video on how to finish seam allowances here: https://oliverands.com/free-videos/how-to-finish-a-seam/
If that link isn’t clickable…[Read more]

Ok, so I made good progress, and then time was consumed by something else. I’m back now!
Newbie question… what does it mean to “prepare each front-pocket-facing piece by finishing the seam allowances of its longest edge with your preferred method?”. I swear I need a video of the entire making of the Montauk pant :)) I’m not a garment sewer, bu…[Read more]

Ok, so I made good progress, and then time was consumed by something else. I’m back now!
Newbie question… what does it mean to “prepare each front-pocket-facing piece by finishing the seam allowances of its longest edge with your preferred method?”. I swear I need of the entire making of the Montauk pant :)) I’m not a garment sewer, but I so want…[Read more]

Thanks, I was wondering if the fabric would smooth out when I add the sleeves. and yes, the first top didn’t have this issue. (It fits and looks great)! So I was disappointed with this outcome on the second. I’m relatively new to sewing and just wanted some insight into what could be causing the puckers.

Hello! The first photo doesn’t look puckered at all! The second photo is difficult to tell. The puckers may be because of the drapey fabric and they may steam out or soften with wear. And the addition of the sleeves might also help to add a bit of weight to balance out the draping. It could be that you stretched a bit too much, but it may not be…[Read more]

okay, pics didn’t work, will try again.

@Bonnie I found the hat was on the small side (or my babies have enormous heads) I would make one and see. You can always pop it away for a few months. They grow so fast.
Good luck.