Archive for the ‘Tutorials’ Category
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a sunki & a sale
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of “meeting” Lou from “Wotsybaby“, a blog about raising her daughter in a gentle and creative way. This super gal has allowed me to post about her recent creativity, making the Sunki with knit fabric. I love it when sewists take patterns and made them ...
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The girl’s got attitude – Figgy’s winner tutorial
Whow, this girl knows how to pose! And another ‘whow’ - it’s been a while but sometimes, good things just need their time! And this is a very special blog post: As you might know, the charming and talented Celina (mom of the cutie up there) of the blog petitapetitandfamily won our Figgy’s ...
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shorts on the line banyan tutorial
Sometimes when creating a tailored short with an attached waistband the waistband ends up being too long or too short so for the shorts on the line post I have decided to provide a couple tips and tricks to creating a tailored pair of shorts. I chose to use our Banyan shorts pattern ...
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scirocco top tutorial
Hemoglobin Hummingbird…..what can I say other than her work is spot on impressive, she is genuine and kind and I wish we lived in the same state because I’d love to bake her a pie. She was also one of our testers for this last round of patterns and we’re so happy she was! ...
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free new figgy’s pattern and a design competition too!
Anybody who lives in the Pacific Northwest knows, that Summer starts on the 4th of July! So, to celebrate summer (which finally arrived here in Portland as well!) we are excited to share our free (!!!) Flutter Circle Skirt tutorial with all of you! It’s a beginner friendly sewing project that might only ...
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CRAFTSY!
KID’S ROMPER REVAMP! I am so very excited to announce the news about my course for Craftsy “Kids Romper Revamp”. It was such a fun experience and I was able to work with some amazing and talented people. If you haven’t heard about Craftsy yet then I have to say I’m a little ...
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conquering a zip fly
Good news! It’s easier than you think, I promise! I’ve inserted a lot of zippers in my time but for the last 6 years they have mostly been the closed seam, invisible centered or exposed zipper applications. Daniela’s Banyan pant design called for just a slight overlapped zipper, which is the more modern look. I ...
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kelly hogaboom strikes again…
….and thank goodness she has! The last time Kelly came for a visit we all gained so much knowledge in regards to sewing with knits. If you haven’t had the chance to read through that post please schedule the time, it’s worth it! Now, Kelly is back providing us with new sewing knowledge ...
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binding ofelia and a giveaway!
I promised Jen would be back with another wonderful tutorial for all of us and this time she’s teaching us a wonderful way to add a gorgeous binding to the Ofelia. Pair this with her adorable tie and you have the perfect brother sister set! From Jen: The Ofelia pattern is my all time ...
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little boy bow tie tutorial
I am excited to announce that our favorite guest blogger, Jen Carlton Bailly is back with 2 new really fun and rewarding projects and today she’ll be sharing 1 of them. With wedding season around the corner, along with Easter and Passover, I’m sure a few parties will be happening and Jen has designed the most ...
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sewing with knits
With thanks to and permission from the lovely Kelly Hogaboom I have decided to re-post this wonderful tutorial on sewing with knits. I have been getting many emails inquiring about this particular post and I don’t like to disappoint our faithful sewists (seamstress, seamster, tailor). You may need to refer to this tutorial sooner than you think. ...
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Ayashe: How to lengthen the blouse to a tunic or dress length
I have a very opinionated little girl. Over the last years I have learned that with kids everything is a phase. Right now, my daughter is going through an intense phase of not wearing anything but dresses. Pink dresses I might add. I surrendered – getting her into separates is a fight not ...
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just in time for valentine’s day
Today we have a special guest, a dear friend and very talented sewist Jen Carlton Bailly! Jen had stitched up some cuteness during the sew along and we are so pleased she’s is sharing with all of us! I won’t keep you waiting….. From Jen: It’s not a secret that I love sewing patterns from ...
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ayashe sew along; the last day!
Welcome to the last day of the Ayashe blouse sew along. It went too fast, that just shows us, that even with all of the wonderful details in this blouse, it is a simple pattern but still tastefully contemporary. Today we will set in the sleeves and finish the hem. SLEEVES I accidentally forgot to ...
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ayashe sew along; day two
Welcome back to Day 2! It is nice and bright this morning in Portland and perfect for sew along photos. We left off yesterday with all of the pattern pieces cut, the upper collar interfaced and we gathered the front shoulders and back panel. I think we’re ready, let’s sew! For a larger ...
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ayashe sew along; day one
Welcome to the first day of the sew along! If you are just now joining us please feel free to jump in at any time! Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something new by just reading along? Today we are just going to cut and prepare our work for tomorrow’s sewing, but first if you ...
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handmade heart envelope
I made this little heart last year for Franco. I put it in his lunch box the day before Valentines day so it would be a surprise. I loved it so much I made 25 just like it for his classmates! It was a lot of fun and I received many emails from ...
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sunki pocket sew and tell
With the Holiday fast approaching many of you want to finish the Sunki dress in time for the grandparents visit. This little sew and tell is just for you, and if you’re anything like me extra photos always help! Be sure that you have transferred all markings from the pattern piece onto the fabric. You ...