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Moto Sweatshirt Sewalong Starts April 23!

Good news! The Moto Sweatshirt , the most popular pattern in the 2018 Seamly Spring Collection , will now have a complete photographed sewalong to accompany the pattern instructions! The Moto Sweatshirt Sewalong will start next Monday, April 23 and will end the following Monday, April 30. The schedule will look something like this (subject to change): April 23: Gathering your Supplies April 24: . . .
Read MorePatti Pocket Skirt Blog Tour

I'm super excited to be the next stop on the Patti Pocket Skirt Blog Tour ! If you don't know, the Patti Pocket Skirt was Amy Nicole Studio's debut sewing pattern! It's a high-waisted pleated skirt with deep front pockets, a high waist, hem facings, and a side seam zipper. There are two views: a short mini skirt and a midi length option you see here. This sample was sewn by Teri Dodds in our . . .
Read MoreFabric Files: Rib Knit

I’m excited to share today’s Fabric Files post because I’ve been obsessed with rib knit fabrics for several months now. For years I've resisted stocking rib knits because I was worried about how well they would wash and wear. I didn't own any rib knit garments and the substrate just seemed sort of flimsy and weird to me. But after sewing one garment in a rayon rib knit and seeing how well it . . .
Read MoreHow We Wear It: Cropped Roscoe Blouse

March is Roscoe Month over at True Bias ! For the last few weeks Kelli, the designer of True Bias sewing patterns , has been showing different versions of the Roscoe Blouse . Seeing each of them has provided just the motivation I needed to sew the version I've had sitting in my brain for over a year now. I've been sewing and wearing high-waisted jeans for awhile, but my selection of . . .
Read MoreThree Tips for Perfect Fitting No Sweat Pants

The No Sweat Pants sewing pattern was an obvious choice for the 2018 Seamly Spring Collection for many reasons. First, this design is very beginner friendly. Someone who is totally new to sewing with knits can absolutely tackle the No Sweat Pants, no problem. Second, the No Sweat Pants sew up in a snap! If you have a serger , you can easily sew a pair from start to finish in a few hours. . . .
Read MoreIntroducing the 2018 Seamly Spring Collection

It's finally, FINALLY here! The 2018 Seamly Spring Collection is now live! Our newest collaboration with ethical fashion brand Seamly is athleisure-inspired, with comfortable silhouettes sewn in cozy fabrics. An edgy sweatshirt jacket, a leggings/jogger mashup, and a jersey popover are the pattern players. This one is really, really good. Shop the Collection > If you haven't heard of the . . .
Read MoreHow to Sew an Archer Shirt Dress

When I shared this Archer Shirt Dress on the blog a few weeks ago, we got lots of requests for a tutorial on how to achieve the same look. So on this last day of Shirt Month , we’ve got it ready for you! Here’s how to sew an Archer Shirt Dress with a drawstring waist. Lengthen the Archer First, you’ll need to modify your pattern pieces to add length to the Archer Button Up . I added an extra . . .
Read MoreHow We Wear It: Willamette Shirt by Hey June

My second Shirt Month make is finished! The Willamette Shirt by Hey June turned out to be a surprisingly quick and easy sew and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. So, what makes this pattern such a breeze? Well, there's no collar stand. The collar is sewn right into the neckline curve. Front facings create a clean finish, with no fiddly blind topstitching required. Because the design . . .
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