Last week I promised to show you how easy it is to add a back vent to the Robson Trench coat. It’s as simple as a small pattern adjustment and an extra step in construction. This trench doesn’t need a back vent, there is plenty of room built into the shape of the coat. I […]
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Yaletown Sew-Along: Thread Loops & Securing Neckline
Well hello there sew-alongers! Today is our last day of the sew-along (sad face). We’ll be doing some hand sewing and hopefully after this our dresses and blouses will be ready to wear! If you need to catch up, here’s a recap: Yaletown Sew-Along: Fabric Suggestions, Choosing a Size, and FAQ Yaletown Sew-Along: FBA and […]
Yaletown Sew-Along: Hemming, Sewing Tie Belt
Hi there lovelies! Another Yaletown Sew-Along day today. If you need to catch up, here are some links for you! Yaletown Sew-Along: Fabric Suggestions, Choosing a Size, and FAQ Yaletown Sew-Along: FBA and SBA Tutorials and Tips Yaletown Sew-Along: Cutting, Gathering Supplies Yaletown Sew-Along #1: Preparing Bodice and Sewing Facing (Instruction Steps 1-4) Yaletown Sew-Along […]
Yaletown Sew-Along: Sewing and Attaching Sleeves
Hola sew-alongers! We’re in the final countdown! Just a few more sewing days and we’ll be all done. Need to catch up? Here is what we’ve covered so far, with links! Yaletown Sew-Along: Fabric Suggestions, Choosing a Size, and FAQ Yaletown Sew-Along: FBA and SBA Tutorials and Tips Yaletown Sew-Along: Cutting, Gathering Supplies Yaletown Sew-Along […]
Yaletown Sew-Along: Waistline Elastic!
We’re back at it today – and it’s a fun day! We’ll get to really see our garments take shape. If you need to catch up, here’s a recap of what we’ve covered so far. Yaletown Sew-Along: Fabric Suggestions, Choosing a Size, and FAQ Yaletown Sew-Along: FBA and SBA Tutorials and Tips Yaletown Sew-Along: Cutting, […]
Yaletown Sew-Along: Assembling Skirt or Lower Blouse
Hello everyone! If you need to catch up, here is a recap of what we’ve covered so far: Yaletown Sew-Along: Fabric Suggestions, Choosing a Size, and FAQ Yaletown Sew-Along: FBA and SBA Tutorials and Tips Yaletown Sew-Along: Cutting, Gathering Supplies Yaletown Sew-Along #1: Preparing Bodice and Sewing Facing (Instruction Steps 1-4) Yaletown Sew-Along #2: Finishing […]
Yaletown Sew-Along: Finishing the Bodice
Hey everyone! We’re making progress on our Yaletown dress (or blouse!) today. As usual, you can click the badge to the left to see all of the sew-along posts so far, or click any of the links below to get to that specific post. Here is a recap of the sew-along schedule: Yaletown Sew-Along: Styling […]
Yaletown Sew-Along: Preparing Bodice, Sewing Facing
It’s the first sewing day of the Yaletown Sew-Along! If you’d like to catch up on all of the sew-along posts so far, click the badge to the left. Here is a recap of the posts! Feel free to click the links to go to that specific post. Yaletown Sew-Along: Fabric Suggestions, Choosing a Size, […]