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...

Sewing buttonholes on knit fabrics

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 t...

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...

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...

Introducing the Saturday Skirt Set

Belt up & get ready for our brand new pattern, the Saturday Skirt Set! The Saturday Skirt Set is for when it’s Saturday night and you have ‘nothing to wear’. It's made up of a wrap top and mid...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...