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 […]
Our Belcarra Blouse is a blank canvas with a million possibilities and combinations! This post is all about gathering inspiration and getting our creative wheels turning. The Belcarra Blouse could work in a solid fabric or a bold print. But let’s also think beyond that and look at alternative fabric options and combinations, and some cool […]
Today is the day that we finish our maxi skirts! If you’re just tuning in…you can catch up on all our Gabriola sew-along posts by clicking on the image on the left. So we’ve sewn up our skirt, and it’s been hanging for at least 24 hours. Time to even out our hem! You might […]
Today we get to do some hand sewing on our Gabriola skirts! The badge to the left will also lead you to all of our Gabriola posts! Let’s get started! So what we’ll be doing today is slipstitching the inside of the waistband to the skirt waistline. This is my method of choice for […]
Hi everyone! Another sewing day today for the Gabriola Sew-Along. We’re definitely in the home stretch now. Today we get to attach the waistband to the skirt! Feel free to click the badge to the left to catch up on all things Gabriola Sew-Along. So let’s get started! First we’re going to press our waistband […]