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The Sofia Bell sleeve

The Sofia Bell sleeve

September 01, 2020

The Sofia pattern bell sleeve is a flowy bias-cut style that's paired with a shoulder strap, making it perfect if you're looking for a style that gives coverage for bra-straps. In this sew-along tutorial, I'll walk you through the steps of constructing this sleeve version.

 

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How to Sew Side Seam Pockets

How to Sew Side Seam Pockets

September 01, 2020 1 Comment

Having pockets make any garment SO much more enjoyable to wear. There's really no reason why you should have to go without them because side seam pockets are a really easy addition to a garment, even if the pattern doesn't call for a pocket. While this tutorial is part of the Sofia sew-along series, you can follow these steps if you're looking to add a pocket to just about anything. Let's dive right in.

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Sofia Puff Sleeve Bias Channel

Sofia Puff Sleeve Bias Channel

August 31, 2020

Welcome back to the Sofia sew-along. This post is for those of you making the bishop, cap or elbow puff sleeve option. We will be attaching the sleeve to the bodice. These three sleeve styles feature an elasticized cap shoulder. A bias facing will be sewn along the sleeve cap, which will act as an elastic channel while finishing the curved sleeve edge.

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Completing the Sofia bodice

Completing the Sofia bodice

August 28, 2020

If you've been following along in the Sofia sew-along, then you'll be eager to finish off the bodice. In this portion of the sew-along, we'll insert the elastic in the bodice, sew the side seams, and if you're making one of the top versions, we'll finish sewing the hem. Let's dive in!

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The Sofia cap, elbow and bishop sleeves

The Sofia cap, elbow and bishop sleeves

August 27, 2020

In this post, we will be sewing the bishop, cap, and elbow sleeves for the Sofia pattern. These sleeves all involve shirring and share similar construction steps. First, we will prepare the hem, then we will sew the shirring, and finally, we'll sew the side seam and hem. Let's get started.

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Shirring the Sofia Bodice

Shirring the Sofia Bodice

August 20, 2020

In this post, we'll sew the bodice shirring for Sofia. We'll discuss how to set up the machine for sewing with elastic thread, how to test and troubleshoot if you run into issues with shirring, and finally, we'll go through each step of shirring the bodice or top.

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Getting Started with Sofia

Getting Started with Sofia

August 18, 2020

In this post, we'll go over all the supplies, tools and notions needed for the project. We'll also make a cut list for each of the versions for this pattern.

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Free Face Mask Pattern

Free Face Mask Pattern

March 29, 2020 11 Comments

Hi guys! I hope you're keeping safe and healthy during this crazy time. After a bit of tweaking a few masks patterns, I've found a fit and style that I really like and I wanted to share it with you, in case you'd like to make masks for yourself, or your community. 

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Lola Sewalong: Finishing the Dress

Lola Sewalong: Finishing the Dress

November 30, 2019

Welcome to the FINAL DAY of the Lola sewalong! We're so close to finishing this dress, and I'm so excited for you guys to welcome this cozy new dress into your wardrobe! 

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Lola Sewalong: Constructing the lower dress

Lola Sewalong: Constructing the lower dress

November 28, 2019

In this portion of the Lola sewalong, we will be constructing the pockets and lower portion of the dress. 

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Lola Sewalong: Taking Measurements and Choosing a Size

Lola Sewalong: Taking Measurements and Choosing a Size

November 15, 2019

In this portion of the Lola sewalong, we'll take our measurements, find our size, and determine if a bust or length adjustment is needed, or if we need to grade between sized to get a more accurate fit.

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The Lola Sewalong Schedule

The Lola Sewalong Schedule

November 04, 2019

I'm excited to announce that over the month of November, we'll be hosting the Lola sewalong. If you've been wanting to sew this dress, but felt like you needed a bit of help along the way, we'll be covering everything you need to know in making this dress.

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