Video tutorial: I show you how to measure percentage stretch in knit fabric
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Smooth hems on knits can be tricky to achieve; with Jade we felt like we finally landed on a technique that REALLY worked (no curling; looks smooth, not stretched out...
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I'm a mother of three and reliable coffee spiller, so I’m not sure why my recent knit sewing streak has included three dresses (see also: Exhibit A / Exhibit B)...
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Hey hey! Today my Isla Dress & Top launches as an online class on Creativebug, woot woot! Isla is the third and final women’s garment that I’m launching with Creativebug...
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It's difficult for me to resist immediately creating spin-offs and mods for a new pattern even while I'm still working on it, and I totally did that with Jade; if...
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I'm in la la love with this Jade/Isla hybrid (tutorial here!) dress. It's made of a brushed poly jersey which is really soft and incredibly stretchy. Wearing it becomes a...
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The dresses that I've made combining Jade and Isla have gotten a great response on IG (I just posted the Grid Dress here on the blog if you want to see that one),...
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As we get closer to launching Jade, my next pattern for knit fabrics, I thought I'd recommend my (new-ish) serger for those of you looking for a good recommendation. I know it can...
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Hi all! Jess sneaking in to send you into the weekend with a little spring inspiration. This wool jersey Isla Dress is perfect for seasonal transitions. It's light and drapey, and I was surprised...
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Sometimes I wish I had more time to show you all of the concepts and variations a pattern goes through before it's finally released. Originally I thought the Isla pattern...
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Last summer, Jess came to Ann Arbor for what we call a "workaway" -- a week of intense work here in Ann Arbor at my studio (Jess and I live in...
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Aww yeah is it Spring yet? This dress is definitely screaming "SPRING" to me! It's an Isla Dress made with the "Prize Garden" floral print from Sidewalk, my line of...
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This marble-dyed fabric is fun, isn't it? This is another Isla top that I wear all the time, even though it was meant to just be a studio sample. We...
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Look, a new Isla top for me!I bought this bamboo shibori from Fancy Tiger Crafts in the summer when we were churning out Islas in the studio. It's a 95% bamboo...
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I thought you might enjoy seeing these Isla tops that Jess sewed up for the Quilt Market booth last spring! These two prints are called Fancy Steps and Lawn Ornament, and...
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