Very stretchy knit fabrics are not the easiest to hem with a regular sewing machine. Best options are using a twin needle or doing a blind hem by hand. There’s a quicker… Continue Reading

Your dress is now looking pretty finished, except it completely lacks shape! You’ll need to attach the elastic. It will be sewn directly on the seam allowance, which is the… Continue Reading

We’ve now put together the main pattern pieces, with shoulder seams still open. We’ve prepared the bias tape and are ready to finish the neckline and armholes with it. STEP… Continue Reading

Let’s start sewing! STEPS 1 & 2 First up  you’ll sew the side seams of both bodice and skirt pieces. You’ve got some options on seam finishes: • French seams. I… Continue Reading

With the help of our tutorial you’ve hopefully managed to print the pattern in the right scale and have all the pattern pieces cut in your size. Now we’ll follow the cutting… Continue Reading

Now that you have gathered all the necessary tools and chosen the fabric the next step is to choose your size and make any necessary pattern alterations. Make sure to… Continue Reading

Welcome to the first part of the Olsen dress sew-along! I hope you’ve all received the pattern link and managed to print your pattern. There’s still time to subscribe and get the… Continue Reading

Color blocking is a fun and easy way to add your own flare to a simple design. Today’s patternmaking tutorial will show you how to cut a pattern into blocks… Continue Reading

Welcome to our first post of 2016 which is the start of a new patternmaking series. I’ve had a lot of fun illustrating these tutorials and hope you find them… Continue Reading