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Reversible Ilford Jacket Vest Sewing Hack by Mallory @Queer.Sewist

Hi! I’m Mallory, @queer.sewist on instagram. I started sewing because I wanted to create bright, fun, quirky, queer clothes that fit me. In this blog post I’ll be sharing with you how to create a reversible vest using the Ilford jacket pattern. One of the sides of the vest has a Marty McFly-esque woven puffer texture, and I’ll walk through how to create that texture. I am a very visual learner and this is my first blog post ever, so I hope everything I wrote makes sense and that it’s easy to follow. I tried to include lots of pictures to help along the way.

Elysian Bodysuit Easy Top Hack

Hey friends, welcome back to the blog. In this post, we're sharing the easiest 'hack' ever.. and by hack we mean very simple modification to turn the Elysian Bodysuit into a top. We know bodysuits aren't suitable for everyone, so this is a great way to make cute little tops for casual everyday wear.

Cambria Duster Easy Vest Hack

If you're looking for a versatile and fun garment to add to your wardrobe this spring, the Cambria Duster created as a vest is a great option for layering. In this blog post, I show you how easy it is to achieve so you will have your own Cambria vest in no time! Continue reading to find out more. Materials: Cambria Duster pattern Fabric of your choice (I used a medium weight coating from a London Goldhwak Road Shop) All your usual sewing equipment Bias tape (if you want to finish your seams with this - I used my overlocker for this project) Ruler / fabric pen or chalk Pattern Notes / Amendments: To create the vest, all you need to do is omit...

Avenir Puff Sleeve & Scallop Hem Top Hack

The Avenir Jumpsuit is a great base pattern that lends itself to lots of potential hacks and because of the separate top pattern pieces this sewing hack is super straight forward. In this blog post we show you how to create a puff sleeve scallop hem top. Continue reading to find out how.

Avenir Jumpsuit Dress Hack w/ Neckline Flounce

The Avenir Jumpsuit can be easily hacked into a dress and I have several I want to make for spring and summer! For this dress I added a neckline flounce, ruffled sleeve hem, and a skirt with a gathered tier. In this post I will walk you through creating new pattern pieces and how to sew them. I made a size medium. My full bust measurement is 39”, waist 29”, hips 40”. I’m 5’6” tall. Pattern adjustments: Shortened Pieces A and B by 1” Cut 2” below short sleeve line Pattern pieces created: Neckline Flounce Skirt front and back Gathered tier pieces Creating the Neckline Flounce: On a piece of paper draw a rectangle. The length will be the same...

Introducing the Avenir Jumpsuit

The Avenir Jumpsuit is an easy to sew jumpsuit with billowy sleeves and wide legs. It’s almost as comfortable as pajamas but still stylin’ enough to wear to dinner with friends! Elastic gathers the neck and waistline for a comfortable, easy fit. The pattern includes options for long sleeves gathered with elastic or short sleeves.

Hand Stitch Sewing Tips

Hand stitching is a timeless and traditional method of sewing that has been passed down from generation to generation. It requires only a needle and thread making it the simplest form of sewing yet often it gets overlooked. With a few hand stitching tips, you can create beautiful and durable seams for all your sewing projects. In this blog post we share some simple hand stitching tips with details sewing up the Hughes Dress bodice lining.

Saturday Skirt Front Split Hack by Chelsea from @itschelseaw

Hi everyone, I’m Chelsea, from @itschelseaw and I’m so excited to be sharing this hack! I’ve wanted to make a Reformation-inspired slit-front skirt for a while now; I actually bought the fabric shown in this hack back at the end of 2021 for this purpose. My procrastination paid off, because as soon as I saw the Saturday Skirt I knew it was the perfect pattern for this hack! Continue reading to find out more.

Arlo Track Jacket Button Up Sweater Hack

Welcome back to the Friday blog, in this post we are showing you how to create a button up fleece sweater using the Arlo Track Jacket pattern. It's a great hack for the colder months and the finished result is an easy throw-on garment you will want to reach for over and over again.

Sewing buttonholes on knit fabrics

Sewing button holes is an easy process once you have the basic skills and practise. It's understandable to feel intimidated if you're starting out on your sewing journey. In this post we have put together some helpful tips to sew button holes on knit fabrics.

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