There are two options in waistband and zipper fly finishing. A waistband will either cover the upper fly guard OR...
Here I am showing a muslin, one of many I make as we develop each pattern. I have...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] The short puff sleeve are pieces 22 and 23 [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] To begin,...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="731"] The Boheme bodice is the same for all the Boheme patterns. However, the sleeveless sheath does...
Belt loops next…. Fold in half lengthways, and press lightly. Using the center line as a guide, fold the seam...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] The pleated sleeve uses pieces 24 and 25. Serge the edges before construction. The shorter edge...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3000"] The cap sleeve is designed to fit both the sheath and fit and flare. The sheath...
Fitting muslins or toiles are important when sewing. A well fitting, comfortable garment that flatters is often why we sew....
The sheath dress has a full sleeve and neck facing for options A and B. The cap sleeve must be...
I alway make my muslin’s with contrast thread when teaching, as students find it can be helpful when seeing the...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Sew piece 3 - the lower front to piece 2. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] When...
I’ve included a lining with the shorts, as there are multiple inside seams, and some are close to the skin....
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] The bow sleeve is pieces - 18 and 19. There are two options, cutting four pieces...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3000"] The Iris Top and Dress has some lovely skill building techniques, which include pockets, inset sleeves...
Next up: Belt loops - piece 18 [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Press this piece in half lengthways. [/caption] [caption id=""...
The two piece sleeve -Pieces 14 and 15. This is the most fitted sleeve in the collection, designed by creating...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Join the fly to one side of the garment, sewers choice. I usually add mine to...
The short sleeve is piece 16. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] As always, serge the edges before construction. [/caption] [caption id=""...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4608"] The long sleeve is a single piece (5) cut twice. Serge the raw edges before sewing....
To begin: The upper back is in two sections, for shaping. Pieces 4 and 5 are sewn together, on both...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Join piece 18 to 18 and then 8 to each side to complete the upper back...
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="731"] The Boheme sleeves are deigned to be interchangeable with the entire Boheme pattern collection. [/caption]
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5712"] Serge to finish the edges before construction. [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3024"] Sew the dart, reducing...
The long pleated sleeve pieces are 26 and 27. Serge the edges of your pieces. If your fashion fabric is...