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Elysian Bodysuit Easy Top Hack
Elysian Bodysuit

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 ...

Cambria DusterCambria Duster Easy Vest Hack

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...

Avenir JumpsuitAvenir Puff Sleeve & Scallop Hem Top Hack

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...

Avenir JumpsuitAvenir Jumpsuit Dress Hack w/ Neckline Flounce

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 gath...

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...

Arlo Track JacketArlo Track Jacket Button Up Sweater Hack

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 finish...

Pattern HackVelvet Sagebrush Peplum Top with Sleeve Bows

Velvet Sagebrush Peplum Top with Sleeve Bows

This time of year always makes me want to dress in pretty velvet fabrics whether it's for a party or a cosy festive day at home with friends. There is something so charming and romantic about velve...

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...

EducationHow to reduce the Sagebrush Top Sleeve

How to reduce the Sagebrush Top Sleeve

This blog post has been highly requested, with many asking the question 'how can I reduce the sleeve on the Sagebrush top'. Well, we are finally putting this to the test and showing what amends can...

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...