There are several ways to finish the outer edge of facings for a neat look.
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Tutorial: Sew a Wide Vintage Style Sash
One such detail is the very wide, single layer sashes that tie into big beautiful bows. For this tutorial, the sash instructions are for a big bow sash.
How to blend pattern sizes
It’s not a secret. Humans come in all shapes and sizes. Little humans are no different. If you have a child that isn’t an average shape, you may have difficulty with properly fitting clothing off the rack. This may have inspired your desire to sew but you probably soon realized that even sewing a straight […]
Inspiration: Little Bow Pleat
Now available here I’m sure just about every one of you has seen this Jottum dress at some point. I tried to get my hands on this second hand a few times, but it was just too pricey. Several years back, I tried to knock it off because I loved it so much! I learned […]
Inspiration: Three Pleats to the Wind
Now available here I’ve had this vintage dress on one pin board or another for years. I love almost everything about it. Those pleats are perfect and give such a nice tailored touch to the overall look. I also love these little jackets that come with so many vintage dress patterns and I wanted that […]
Inspiration: Fluffernutter
Now available here. Ruffles and flounces are huge this year. Everywhere I go, I see ruffles and flounces on yokes, sleeves, and hems. I still like to keep a vintage feel even when embracing trends, so I kept the idea floating around in my head while thinking of a good way to blend it with […]
How to make an Alice in Wonderland style apron
A tutorial to make an Alice in Wonderland Apron.
Sleeve Addon for Every Which Way
Last year, I released a button panel addon for Every Which Way (here) and one of my testers used the bottom sleeve piece from Storybook on her dress. Since then, people have been asking for something similar. And, after many moons, I’ve finally released it to the shop (here). This piece has been drafted and […]
Adjusting a Pattern: Adding a Snap Placket to Rompers
Adding a snap placket is an easy way to make a romper a bit more diaper friendly. Here is a quick tutorial on how to add a placket to any pattern in your library. Right sides together, pin the romper fronts together along the rise. Finish the seam using your desired method and press […]
Get the Look: A La Heart For All Seasons
Duchess and Hare’s A La Heart pattern is so perfect for Valentine’s Day but, with a little imagination and fabric magic it will become a fun go to all through the year! Like most of Duchess and Hare pdf patterns, A La Heart comes with several options to provide you with all the elements to create so […]
