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Heather Blazer Long Double Breasted Hack by Siri Kate
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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...

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...

Elysian BodysuitAdding Snaps to the Crotch of the Elysian Bodysuit

Adding Snaps to the Crotch of the Elysian Bodysuit

Learn how to add snaps to the crotch of the Elysian Bodysuit sewing pattern. We wanted to make sure we wrote up a blog post on how to make this basic a bit more accessible and restroom-friendly by ...

Guest PostAdding embroidery details to your garments by Ele from @sewnbyele

Adding embroidery details to your garments by Ele from @sewnbyele

Hello, I’m Ele and I’m on the Friday blog to talk to you about embroidery and give you some ideas for adding embroidery for your me-made garments. I talk through how to embroider by hand, on a mach...

Guest PostCold Weather Wilder Gown Hack | By Cassie @makingcassie

Cold Weather Wilder Gown Hack | By Cassie @makingcassie

Hello! My name is Cassie -- I’m a sustainable fashion copywriter and sewing content creator from Toronto, Canada. Living in a country with 4 proper seasons, (3 of which are on the chilly to freezin...

Guest PostIlford Jacket Trench Coat Hack | By Nisan at @the.social.fabric

Ilford Jacket Trench Coat Hack | By Nisan at @the.social.fabric

Hey folks! I’m Nisan from @the.social.fabric on Instagram, where I share all my garment-making adventures. Today I’m super excited to share with you how I hacked the Ilford Jacket pattern to make m...