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3 Simple Hacks for the Avenir Jumpsuit
Avenir Jumpsuit

3 Simple Hacks for the Avenir Jumpsuit

Pauline @sewuthinkucan here, fresh off the #SewAJumpsuitChallenge I co-hosted last month with FPC as one of the sponsors. I am delighted to show you not just one, but three easy hacks for the Aveni...

Guest PostReversible Ilford Jacket Vest Sewing Hack by Mallory @Queer.Sewist

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 ...

Guest PostSaturday Skirt Front Split Hack by Chelsea from @itschelseaw

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 sho...

Guest PostHeather Blazer Long Double Breasted Hack by Siri Kate

Heather Blazer Long Double Breasted Hack by Siri Kate

This is a new guest post by the amazing Siri from the Instagram @siri_kate, she is an extremely talented sewist, knitter, artist and more! In this blog post Siri shares how to hack the Heather Blaz...

Guest PostScrap Fabric Ilford Jacket by Brian Johnson (@ambitious_bjohn)

Scrap Fabric Ilford Jacket by Brian Johnson (@ambitious_bjohn)

Hey friends, My name is Brian Johnson (Instagram: @ambitious_bjohn) I'm a learning sewist and film photographer here in Sacramento,Ca. In this blog post I share how I created a patchwork Ilford Jac...

Elysian bodysuitElysian Bodysuit with lace inserts hack | By Elodie @ElodieBlueberry

Elysian Bodysuit with lace inserts hack | By Elodie @ElodieBlueberry

This blog post is by the guest Elodie from @Elodieblueberry showing how to create an Elysian Bodysuit with beautiful lace inserts. It's a lovely hack idea to give the Elysian a soft, subtle and fem...

Guest PostUp-cycled Canvas Heather Blazer by Cisco Sews

Up-cycled Canvas Heather Blazer by Cisco Sews

My name is Francisco Diaz, I run a small up-cycled boutique in Phoenix, AZ where I sell my makes and provide a space for queer makers in my area to sell their wares as well. Up-cycling, thrifting a...

Guest PostSaguaro Set 2 back-hack pieces & skirt hack by Alison @sewlikedotty

Saguaro Set 2 back-hack pieces & skirt hack by Alison @sewlikedotty

Hi! I’m Alison from Instagram @sewlikedotty & YouTube. I’m a sewist & vlogger. I grew up sewing with my mum. I’ve recently opened up my sewing school -Sew Like Dotty get started to sew. W...

Guest PostCropped Heather Blazer Hack by Gracie @sew.like.honey

Cropped Heather Blazer Hack by Gracie @sew.like.honey

Hi, I’m Gracie from @sew.like.honey. I like to take pattern making classes at NYC’s FIT, and I love digging into construction details & altering patterns to fit my body. In this post, I’ll show...

Guest PostFront Opening Saguaro Top Hack by Marie from @Marie_StitchedUp

Front Opening Saguaro Top Hack by Marie from @Marie_StitchedUp

Marie @marie_stitchedup is a sewist from the UK. She enjoys making beautiful, comfortable, and practical clothing to suit her lifestyle as a disabled stay at home mum to two children and a cocker s...

Guest PostPatina Blouse Dress Hack with Ruffle Collar by Bella from @bellllagrace

Patina Blouse Dress Hack with Ruffle Collar by Bella from @bellllagrace

Hey! My name is Bella from the Instagram @bellllagrace and I am a seamstress, illustrator, quilter and content creator! Immediately after I was asked to create a post for Friday, I knew exactly wha...

Guest PostSagebrush Top Hack with Cropped Tie Up Waist & Cuffed Sleeves, by Leila Makes

Sagebrush Top Hack with Cropped Tie Up Waist & Cuffed Sleeves, by Leila Makes

Hi all! My name is Leila of @leila.makes. I am a mixed/shelter/wildlife veterinarian, grad student, and sewist! In this blog post I am sharing how to create a Sagebrush Top hack with a cropped wais...

Guest PostSaguaro Set Tie Front Hack | By Pauline @sewuthinkucan

Saguaro Set Tie Front Hack | By Pauline @sewuthinkucan

Hi, I’m Pauline aka @sewuthinkucan on IG, your friendly neighborhood pattern whisperer/hacker. I am super excited to share how I put my spin on the fantastic Saguaro Set pattern to create a tie fro...

Guest PostSaguaro Set Top & Skirt Hack by Preya of @preya_and_the_patterns

Saguaro Set Top & Skirt Hack by Preya of @preya_and_the_patterns

In this blog post Preya shows how to create a Saguaro Set top with waist band widening fit adjustment and a skirt using the Saguaro Pants waist band with rectangle skirt panels. Continue reading to...

Guest PostSaguaro Set Top & Pants Frill Hack by Sam of @PurpleSewingCloud

Saguaro Set Top & Pants Frill Hack by Sam of @PurpleSewingCloud

In this blog post, Samantha from Purple Sewing Cloud shares a wonderful Saguaro Set Hack to add some frills to the pants, top waist-band & sleeves. Continue reading to find out more.