Messed around with the Beatrix pattern and created this ruffled concoction
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Ready to level up your sewing skills? Buttonholes are a great skill to add to your repertoire. Check out these tips (with two quick videos)
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An easy tutorial for making Beatrix with a flat hem
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A linen Beatrix that I made to test out the new pattern pieces
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We've updated our popular Beatrix pattern with new sizes and MORE!
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A Beatrix top with a cropped hem.
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Sewing patch pockets is really easy, and they add a really fun visual detail along with the added utility slash joy that POCKETS bring.
Plus, I have a fun patch pocket trick to share with you in this post that makes them even easier than the classic patch pocket to sew.
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Facings are a great way to finish a neckline or armhole (bias binding is another way -- see my 3 bias binding tutorials here!). I like to have beautiful facings...
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I'm the final stop today for the Style Maker Fabrics Fall Style Tour!! Today I have not one but two tops to show you from Stylemaker fabric! I designed both...
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The bell sleeve is HOT this season! When I first saw these dramatic sleeves popping up everywhere, I'll admit I wasn't sure about the look at first, but after seeing this...
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At its essence, my Beatrix pattern is a very simple silhouette: fitted sleeves and a bodice with bust darts for shaping. The buttons in the back and hem and sleeve bands are really mere embellishment;...
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Here's a tip I end up sharing with other garment sewists all. the. time: I get my interfacings from Pam Erny at Fashion Sewing Supply. These are hands down my very...
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It still surprises me sometimes to discover that many people have never used (or even heard of) a PDF sewing pattern. Occasionally I'll get an email from someone who has...
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Here's another Beatrix hack, this one much better than the last (oh wait, you forgot about that post already? Me too.). Reasons why it is better: First, voile. Much easier...
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I'm always up for a good pattern hack, I think it might even be programmed into my DNA. I'm insanely jealous of the person who can roll out ten dresses assembly-line style that differ only by...
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