In this post, I’ll show you how to add a gathered sleeve to your Trillium Dress or Top. This tutorial is an add-on to the pattern, so first you’ll need to assemble your garment up to the shoulder seams. Once you’ve done this, you’ll add the sleeves as shown below.
Read MoreSewing 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.
Read MoreThe Trillium Pattern is now available in printed format. Check out this post for all the details.
Read MoreThis tutorial shows you how to add an elastic casing to the back of Trillium. The pattern is normally sewn with six lines of shirring across the back, but if you prefer an alternative to shirring, this post is for you!
Read MoreWe’ve changed the name of our Washi pattern to Trillium! Read about the details of this change, why I feel strongly about this decision, and the new name in this post.
Read MoreNow that we’ve launched our updated Washi pattern, I wanted to show you the wonderful versions our testers made!
Read MoreThe long-awaited Washi update is here! I'm beyond thrilled to announce that our beloved Washi dress & top sewing pattern is now available in our extended size range, and with new bodice pieces for fuller busts.
Read MoreA new Washi pattern is coming soon, and in this post I answer your questions about the update and what has changed for this classic pattern.
Read MoreIt's been a good long while since we shared any Washi Dresses here on the blog! I made this summery Expansion Pack version out of Heather Ross's collection for Windham...
Read MoreWhen I posted my boatneck maxi version of the Washi Dress a while ago, I promised to share the version that Jess made last summer that inspired me to make mine. This fabric...
Read MoreI'm so excited to be a part of the Observer fabric blog tour today! I'm showing off this lovely voile indigo-shibori print from my dear friend April Rhodes' latest line of fabric...
Read MoreThis lightweight feather lawn caught my eye when I taught the Luna class at Dry Goods Design in Seattle last month, so I bought a few yards along with a...
Read MoreWe've had quite a bit of fun celebrating my Washi Dress Pattern's third birthday, haven't we? (If you'd like to catch up on details, here's the original post.) I am amazed at...
Read MoreJust a quick reminder that today is the day to enter the Happy Washi Birthday giveaway over on Instagram; just post a pic of you wearing your Washi and tag...
Read MoreCan you believe that Washi is three years old?? Whaaaaat. How is that even possible? The Washi Dress was my very first garment pattern for women, and when I released it back...
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