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Guest Post: Leanne Makes a Shortened Hughes Dress
Guest Post

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 ...

Guest PostGuest Post: Mijke Makes the Cutest Square Neck Top Ever

Guest Post: Mijke Makes the Cutest Square Neck Top Ever

This guest post was written by Mijke of @sewitcurly You can shop the Square Neck Top here.  ---- Hello, I am Mijke from @sewitcurly and I very happy to present my Square Neck top here on the Frida...

Guest PostGuest Post: Mismatched-Team-Couple Ilford Jackets by Gabrielle

Guest Post: Mismatched-Team-Couple Ilford Jackets by Gabrielle

During Aotearoa New Zealand’s autumn, I’d been hanging out in the Ilford Jacket hashtag an awful lot, imagining how useful it would be to have a new mid-weight jacket for winter.  One morning, I le...

Guest PostGuest Post: Gyasti Shows us a Sagebrush Dress Hack

Guest Post: Gyasti Shows us a Sagebrush Dress Hack

This guest post was written by Gyasti Averia. Gyasti is an Indonesian born, LA based sewist/maker with 2.5 years of sewing experience. Linen is her favorite fabric to use, and she mostly work with ...

Sunday V NeckFree Pattern! The Sunday V Neck

Free Pattern! The Sunday V Neck

Free pattern alert! That's right, free! There are no hoops to jump through, you don't even have to sign up for my email list (although if you want to, you can do that here). I have wanted to offer ...

EducationHow to Assemble a PDF Sewing Pattern

How to Assemble a PDF Sewing Pattern

Learn how to assemble a PDF sewing pattern in this quick video tutorial on our YouTube channel. 

Pattern HackWilder Sweatshirt Hack

Wilder Sweatshirt Hack

I recently made a Wilder Gown top as a sweatshirt and I basically haven't shut up about it since. I love when I can replace a classic wardrobe staple with something that has more personality! This...

Pattern HackAdrianna Dress Hack: Add an Elastic Waistband and Hem Ruffle

Adrianna Dress Hack: Add an Elastic Waistband and Hem Ruffle

The Adrianna Dress is a shift dress with a swingy a-line silhouette. It is a simple design that lends itself well to customization! Something several testers brought up was that they would love to ...

Ilford JacketHow to Add a Lining to the Ilford Jacket

How to Add a Lining to the Ilford Jacket

Ever since the Ilford Jacket pattern dropped the #1 question we get is if it is possible to add a lining. We are here to tell you that it is, and it is easy! Adding a lining to the boxy sleeved ver...

Cambria DusterLearn to Sew the Cambria Duster on Creativebug

Learn to Sew the Cambria Duster on Creativebug

I recently filmed a few classes with Creativebug! The classes are going to be a real help for anyone just getting started with sewing or if you just want a little company while you sew! The first ...

EducationHow to Sew a Thread Belt Loop

How to Sew a Thread Belt Loop

Sewing a thread belt loop is fast and easy! You can add these belt loops to any garment.

Wilder GownThe Wilder Gown Pattern Inspiration

The Wilder Gown Pattern Inspiration

The Wilder Gown pattern is finally here! This easy to sew gown is the perfect loose, flowy, summer style. Its perfect for those hot days when you don’t want anything to touch you but you are requir...

Seabright SwimmerQuartering the Neckline of the Seabright Swimmer Pattern

Quartering the Neckline of the Seabright Swimmer Pattern

In this video shows you how to quarter the neckline of the Seabright Swimmer sewing pattern!

EducationYoutTube Video Tutorial: How to Install Eyelets

YoutTube Video Tutorial: How to Install Eyelets

This Video tutorial shows how to install eyelets into your me made garments, perfect for tops, corsets, drawstrings etc. Watch the video tutorial: