Added button tabs to give myself the option of wearing the wide legs as is, or wearing them buttoned narrower … More
Author: LukeH96
Adding pockets to fluffy pants
My kid sibling has these great fluffy sweats, but they have no pockets! Tragedy! And so I’m using this stretch … More
Pocket time for pink tunic
This post picks up directly from the last one. Pocket time! Going for a kangaroo pocket to continue to oversized … More
Refashion: dressing gown to sweater tunic
Notes from sewing with big squishy fleece: Tighten top thread tension a bit (4.5 – 5) Longest stitch length Make … More
Finishing seams
Just zig zag stitch them 😎 (overlock pockets and side seam allowances *before* sewing the side seam if using inseam … More
Fit adjustments for genderbending patterns
Small bust adjustment – to flatten the chest of a pattern drafted for women? https://helensclosetpatterns.com/2021/05/11/how-to-do-a-small-bust-adjustment-sba/ FtM-ing a pattern- consider- broad … More
Pockets!
Cargo pockets https://lifesewsavory.com/cargo-pocket-pattern-and-tutorial/ ANCHORED POCKET TUTORIAL USING THE MAVE SKIRT http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2016/02/ladies-tailoring-skirt-side-pocket.html Slant pockets on 3 panelled front (without waist seam): … More
Finishing hems
Pants to shorts Arden Shorts Hack Elastic and top stitched waistband: How to Sew and Topstitch an Elastic Waistband Nb … More
✨Patterns wishlist✨
Bi Librarian Chic Pin stripe/check slim-straight leg pants? Something like these in a soft check/flannel cotton weave? 117 Croatian Shirt … More
Sewing a collar
Turning sharp collar points: http://off-the-cuff-style.blogspot.com/2012/10/perfect-collar-pointsa-shirtmakers.html?m=1 If it’s tricky – don’t despair! You are not alone! https://sewingontheedge.blogspot.com/2019/06/sewing-shirts-stress-free-way-collar.html And Barbara’s guide: https://sewingontheedge.blogspot.com/2019/06/sewing-shirts-stress-free-way-collar_15.html … More