Who here is planning to do a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on their Minoru Jacket? I am thrilled to share this fantastic photo-illustrated FBA demonstration from Alana at Lazy Stitching. Alana was kind enough to let me borrow her photos from her tutorial! Which is great. It’s awesome to get pattern adjustment tips from someone […]
Archive | December, 2011
Fabric Recommendations for the Minoru Jacket
Today, let’s talk about fabric options for the Minoru Jacket. We’ll be looking for light to medium weight woven fabrics, but as with most patterns, we can always bend the rules a little bit! I’ll list some options that I think would work well, and mention some things to keep in mind as you select […]
Why is the Minoru Jacket Pattern Not Suitable for Plaid Fabric?
On the envelope back of the Minoru Jacket pattern, it says ‘Not suitable for Plaids and Stripes.’ And of course, most of us who sew like to bend the rules. People have already asked me ‘but why? I love plaid! Why can’t I make it in plaid?’ A lot of the time patterns will say […]