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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 is to achieve so you will have your own Cambria vest in no time! Continue reading to find out more.

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 we show you how to create a puff sleeve scallop hem top. Continue reading to find out how.

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 gathered tier. In this post I will walk you through creating new pattern pieces and how to sew them.

The Avenir Jumpsuit is an easy to sew jumpsuit with billowy sleeves and wide legs. It’s almost as comfortable as pajamas but still stylin’ enough to wear to dinner with friends! Elastic gathers the neck and waistline for a comfortable, easy fit. The pattern includes options for long sleeves gathered with elastic or short sleeves.

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 often it gets overlooked. With a few hand stitching tips, you can create beautiful and durable seams for all your sewing projects. In this blog post we share some simple hand stitching tips with details sewing up the Hughes Dress bodice lining.

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 shown in this hack back at the end of 2021 for this purpose. My procrastination paid off, because as soon as I saw the Saturday Skirt I knew it was the perfect pattern for this hack! Continue reading to find out more.

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 finished result is an easy throw-on garment you will want to reach for over and over again. 

Sewing button holes is an easy process once you have the basic skills and practise. It's understandable to feel intimidated if you're starting out on your sewing journey. In this post we have put together some helpful tips to sew button holes on knit fabrics.

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 fabric and the desired look. Here are three of our favorite easy-gathering methods:

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 velvet that I always love. When I saw this pink velvet fabric from Rainbow Fabrics Kilburn I knew I had to create something cute for the holidays. In this blog post I talk in detail about making the Sagebrush Top pattern, with the addition of a peplum style waist and sleeve bows.