Added button tabs to give myself the option of wearing the wide legs as is, or wearing them buttoned narrower…
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…
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…
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…
Finishing seams
Just zig zag stitch them 😎 (overlock pockets and side seam allowances *before* sewing the side seam if using inseam…
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…
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):…
Finishing hems
Pants to shorts Arden Shorts Hack Elastic and top stitched waistband: How to Sew and Topstitch an Elastic Waistband Nb…
✨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…
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…
to the touch 