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Hughes Top Hack With Patina Sleeves & Button Loop Placket
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Hughes Top Hack With Patina Sleeves & Button Loop Placket

I've been dreaming up this top for a while now, and when I got this sage green fabric from Rainbow Fabrics, I knew it would perfectly for a Hughes Dress Top Hack, merged with Patina Blouse Sleeves....

EducationHand Stitch Sewing Tips

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...

EducationThree of our favorite easy-gathering methods

Three of our favorite easy-gathering methods

Gathering is a cute and useful sewing skill to have in your toolbox but it can be intimidating. There are several different gathering techniques that can be used in sewing, depending on the type of...

Arlo Track JacketPattern suggestions for fall!

Pattern suggestions for fall!

Now that the days are slowly becoming colder and it's getting less appropriate to wear a t-shirt and shorts, we're taking a look at sewing patterns for the new season from both Friday and other awe...

Heather Blazer8 Handmade Spring Outfits

8 Handmade Spring Outfits

This week on the our YouTube we styled 8 handmade outfits for spring! All of the patterns used to sew these garments were from indie companies. We have included the largest size as well as the size...

Guest PostFabric Inspiration for Friday Patterns with Sew Me Sunshine

Fabric Inspiration for Friday Patterns with Sew Me Sunshine

Hello Everyone! It’s Harriet and Jenny here from Sew Me Sunshine. We are an online fabric and haberdashery store that ships worldwide. At Team Sunshine we adore Friday Pattern Company and you will ...

Adrienne BlouseValentines Me Made Style Inspiration

Valentines Me Made Style Inspiration

It’s nearly the most romantic day of the year; Valentine's Day! Whether you’re spending it at home with your partner, speaking to a friend on video chat or practising self-love this blog post is go...

Hughes Dress2020 Reflections and 2021 Dreams

2020 Reflections and 2021 Dreams

At the beginning of each year I like to think of a word that will guide my decisions in the new year and the word I chose in the beginning of 2020 was solidify. I started the year feeling a little ...

Hughes DressHughes Dress Hack: Sideseam Zipper with No Buttons Up the Front

Hughes Dress Hack: Sideseam Zipper with No Buttons Up the Front

Listen. I know that sewing a bunch of buttons and buttonholes is not most people's idea of a good time and I have to say I agree. So I put together this hack for when you just aren't up for all tha...

Avenir JumpsuitHoliday Style Inspiration

Holiday Style Inspiration

And sew it begins… The holiday season is here and it would rude-olf not to get excited about festive makes! In this post we have rounded up some looks, to give you all the seasonal style inspiratio...

Guest PostGuest Blog Post: Romy Hacks the Hughes Neckline

Guest Blog Post: Romy Hacks the Hughes Neckline

Hey Everyone! I’m Romy-Krystal from @sewlike and it’s my absolute pleasure to be here on the Friday Pattern Company blog sharing my neckline hack for the updated release of the Hughes Dress Pattern! 

Guest PostGuest Post: Leanne Makes a Shortened Hughes Dress

Guest Post: Leanne Makes a Shortened Hughes Dress

This guest post was written by Leanne of @threadyforit You can shop the Hughes Dress here.  ---- Hi y'all!  I'm Leanne from @threadyforit a 30 something sewist living in Phoenix, AZ. As a plus siz...

Hughes DressDid you hear the Hughes News?

Did you hear the Hughes News?

As you may already know, we are in the process of updating some of our older pattern designs. The latest to get an update is the Friday Pattern Company Hughes Dress Pattern. Now available in sizes ...

Hughes DressNew Pattern: Meet the Hughes Dress!

New Pattern: Meet the Hughes Dress!

The Hughes Dress is finally here! The Hughes is a surprisingly versatile style that you’ll find yourself wearing constantly. This dress was designed with equal emphasis on wearability and style. Th...