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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 […]
Happy Thursday everyone! Today we’re talking about full and small bust adjustments for the Yaletown dress & blouse. This is part of our sew-along series for this pattern. Here is a recap of the schedule, I have linked what we have covered so far! Yaletown Sew-Along: Fabric Suggestions, Choosing a Size, and FAQ Today – […]
We are super excited that this year we began to introduce PDF sewing patterns! With the last few new patterns, we have been able to offer a PDF download option as well as our usual printed patterns. We are also working through the existing pattern line, and eventually we would like to offer the instant download option for every pattern. Personally, […]
With sewing, there often are many different ways to achieve the same result. Some methods are easier to sew, some methods work better for different fabrics and some methods are simply a matter of personal preference. Whenever a pattern goes through testing, I get a ton of feedback from the testers. Some of it results […]
Hi everyone! In this post, we are going answer some FAQ’s about the Belcarra Blouse and show you a quick way to narrow the neckline of this pattern. Let’s get to it! Your Questions Answered… Several of you asked about whether the neckline is so wide that the bra straps will show. The wide neckline of the Belcarra […]
This post is to help you prepare to sew the Belcarra Blouse! Choosing Your Size Let’s take a look the charts for the Belcarra Blouse again. Our sizing is designed with the pear shaped lady in mind. That means smaller bust, narrower waist, and fuller hips and thighs. But that doesn’t mean the pattern won’t work […]
If you haven’t already, you can purchase your Belcarra blouse pattern in our shop – paper pattern here, or PDF pattern here. Or pick it up from one of our lovely retailers! So let’s dive into this and talk about fabric options! Here is our sizing chart and the yardage requirements for this pattern, for […]
Hi everyone! Today I’m going to talk a little bit about how you can line your Gabriola skirt. I’ve been experimenting with making a chiffon version! Of course it needs a lining, and I decided to do a partial lining that will hit me above knee length. In this post, I’ll demonstrate a great technique […]