The amazing Shelley is back with yet another cool sewing project, a toddler jacket made from leftover Chaval Coat fabric and an adapted School Days Jacket pattern. (You’re going to love this one…)
our super summer sale is here
Our big summer sale is here! This week only, you’ll save 50% on selected items with this coupon code.
summer inspiration in museum form
Need a little summer inspiration? Here are some exhibits that might get you excited for some creative ideas!
mire’s cheerful prado trench
Mire sewed our Prado Trench Coat for her daughters and we loved the color so much we just had to share it with you!
shelley’s amazing chaval coat
The fabulous Lightning McStitch (Shelley) sewed an amazing barnyard coat using our Chaval Coat pattern, and we just know you’re going to love it!
adding heirloom details to your sewing
Liesl used two easy techniques to add heirloom details to her Verdun Woven Tee and explains how to do it here. We hope you’ll try it!
using the lengthen/shorten line to adjust to your size
How to use the lengthen/shorten line and a little personal and pattern-drafting analysis to customize the fit of sewing patterns for your body and preferences.
how I wear it: sue’s version
The lovely Sue is back to show us her Amarena Dress and Kyoto Dress and to talk about her sewing and styling philosophy. So let’s hear it: How I Wear It, Sue’s version! (with apologies to Taylor Swift)
embroidered positano blouse
Liesl added embroidery to her Positano Blouse and has a few ideas if you want to try it, too!
my claire mccardell-inspired positano dresses
What happens when you sew a pattern with a fabric that isn’t listed as a suggestion? Here are two examples to show how the pattern can look different!
our testers´ laureles square-neck tops + dresses
Our testers sewed up some great versions of the Laureles Top + Dress sewing pattern! Take a look at how they each look so different!
our testers’ positano blouses + dresses
Some examples of how our testers sewed the new Positano Blouse + Dress sewing pattern. So many great fabrics! (And shoes too!)
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