This tutorial was originally posted on Sew, Mama, Sew. I’m reposting it here so it’s easy to find. Today I’m showing you how to change the centre back invisible zipper closure to a centre front button closure. I can’t take credit for this idea though! A reader of the blog, Colleen, emailed me to ask […]
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Want to Sew a Button-Front Cambie Dress?
Want to sew a Cambie Dress with buttons down the front? I’ve written a tutorial for the Sew, Mama, Sew blog for the Super Online Sewing Match contest – check it out! It’s a bit of work to adjust the pattern, but it’s a neat variation for this dress pattern. Why not switch out the […]
A Reversible Cambie Dress!
Yes, I said it – a reversible dress! Christine from the blog ‘What’s Up Cupcake’ made her version of the Cambie Dress reversible. One side is a fun print, the other is timeless black, and both look beautiful on her! Here’s the outside:And here’s the inside! Check out her blog for more photos and her […]
Sewing the Cambie Dress Straps
Today, I’ll demonstrate how to sew the Cambie Dress Sleeves (or straps, if you prefer) into the front bodice. This is one of those sewing steps that might become super clear as you’re doing it yourself, but may be a little confusing in the directions. One of the great things that comes out of pattern […]
Sewing the Lining into the Cambie Dress
Today, I’ll demonstrate how to sew the lining into the Cambie Dress. This part of the sewing instructions makes a lot more sense when you’re actually doing it yourself. The next best thing? Watching someone else do it first! So I’ll do it and show you how it’s done, with plenty of pictures and explanations. […]
Sewing Inseam Pockets
Today I’m demonstrating how to sew inseam pockets. Inseam pockets are sewn in the skirt of the Cambie Dress for View B, the full skirted version. They’re fast and easy to sew, and nearly invisible once the skirt is all gathered up! You could use the Cambie pocket pattern piece to add inseam pockets on […]
Slightly Less Sweet: Cambie Dress with a Straight Neckline
Today’s post is about how to change the Cambie Dress to a straight-across neckline instead of the sweetheart neckline! It’s so easy to do. Maybe you like the Cambie Dress, but think it’s a little too sweet with the sweetheart neckline, feminine gathered sleeves and full gathered skirt. Or maybe you’re about to use a […]