Paisley Winslow Culottes for Mouse

Printed, glued, traced, cut the pattern (straight size 14 with no grading for starters). Measured my intended fabric remnant against … More

Paisley Winslow Culottes pt 2 – muslin waistband.

Part 1 was too long so here we are! Did a bunch of chaotic waistband maths (when I have a … More

Passiflora Caerulea Sweatshirt – pt 2 – construction

I’ll admit that it’s occurring to me now that maybe I should’ve stay-stitched the neckline before hauling the front around … 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

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