Contemporary Sewing Patterns for the Modern Maker
Hi there! It’s Nastasia here to share with you a simple hack to the Flint pants pattern that will give you a whole new look!
Just in case you aren’t familiar with Flint yet, it’s a wide leg pattern with two really cool waistband closure options: side-tie or buttons. I love the wide-leg look, but I’m all about getting the most out of patterns and changing them up for different looks and styles. So today I’ll show you how to taper the legs.
Hey everyone, It’s Holly! You may know that I absolutely love the Jarrah tee and sweater pattern. I have made sooooo many versions. But my most made version is actually a really simple hack – a short sleeve tee! Jarrah makes the most perfect slouchy, boxy, drop shoulder tee. And I am obsessed with it. So today I’m going to show you how to make one yourself – two different ways! One with turned under edges, and one with banded edges. So let’s get started, yes?
Hello! I hope this post finds you well! As you may have noticed from the Veronika Sewalong, I just love the Veronika skirt for its versatility. I also have a real love for paperbag waists. They’re simple to make but add the cutest waistline detail. So today I’m going to show you how to hack the Veronika skirt pattern to have a paperbag waist!
The awesome thing about the Veronika skirt pattern is that it includes both woven and knit options. I love sewing with knits because it is so quick! The knit version comes together so simply, and today I will guide you through each step! My skirt is actually a half circle skirt as my fabric wasn’t quite big enough to accommodate the full circle. But don’t worry, the steps are exactly the same! My skirt will just be a little less full than yours.
So let’s get started! [Read more…]
Welcome back for the second post of the Veronika skirt Sewalong! Today we will tackle the waistband and zipper.
I know zippers can be intimidating but have no fear! I’m here to guide you through each step. The construction is simple and straightforward, so let’s get sewing! [Read more…]