Sewers love pattern hacks. We love little hacks too. Here’s how we did this one. Scroll through our gallery to see how the Zip Front Jacket pattern has been pared down and dressed up for many different occasions. This light-weight little topper is made from a jacket pattern. It’s an easy addition to your holiday […]
If the Pattern Fits, Keep Using It Patricia Hoeft liked the fit of our Yoked Blouse #108 so much, she decided to make a variation and add more style to her wardrobe. Patricia kindly sent us this photo to show how she created a shirt-look from our blouse pattern. Start with a pattern that fits. […]
When a sleeve has more ease than wanted for a fabric type, the pattern maker or tailor will sometimes shave the cap.
My friend, Kathleen Blohm is an accomplished artist. Her usual attire is t-shirt and jeans spattered with paint, clay and related artistic mediums. When she must appear at a show featuring her work, Kathleen’s in a panic. She has nothing to wear. For years, Kathleen’s been storing an amazing piece of ikat silk bought in […]
In the heat of the day, savvy sewers find a cool place to sew. There’s still time to sew up a cool ensemble! One of our favourite patterns for a summer quickie is #401 Nightgown PJ. Don’t be fooled by its name; you can sew a whole lot more than sleepwear with this versatile pattern. […]