This would be the perfect beginner pattern for someone wanting to give trousers making a go because the instructions are so detailed and there are no tricky closures. I made a pair of shorts and hacked them to have a drawstring closure with no elastic as I wanted some beach shorts and they...
Kelly is a button front pleated or gathered skirt with pockets. Pattern sits on the natural waist and features two lengths, button front placket, wide waistband, large scoop pockets and pleating or gathering in the front and back. View A is a button front above knee pleated skirt. View B ...
This pattern works best with light- to medium-weight drapey woven fabrics like cotton rayon, linen, silk, tropical wool, or crepe. Notions Coordinating thread, light- to medium-weight fusible interfacing, one zipper (9" or longer), one trouser-style hook and eye closure, one 5/8" button ...
The jacket and tunic use many of the same pattern pieces, so one can’t be worn over the other. But they are over-sized, so you might make the tunic a size smaller – and perhaps taper the sleeves. – Patterns for Women’s sizes There are few wardrobe patterns for larger sizes, tho...
#Sewing#LinenCyclingTrousers FiI finally finished reading Threads of Life by Clare Hunter last night. As someone who stitches a lot and likes a bit of history, this book jumped from the shelf into my hands when I saw it. It's not a challenging read, it is truly fascinating. Talking abo...
) who has literally sewn every size in this pattern – but I have! Everything from fitting the pattern pieces on the fabric, to how the notches match up, even the differences in size grade. It was a surprisingly enlightening experience for me. As much as I’ve sewn this pattern up ...
The 21 stitch patterns that the machine integrates include 9 decorative patterns, 6 basic, 5 stretch, and even 1 buttonhole stitch pattern. The stitch length dial will enable easy stitch length adjustment, keeping the seams strong and minimizing bunching. ...
1. A fabric with an intricately woven pattern. 2. A special loom or the method employed in the weaving of a figured fabric. Jacquard Fabric Swatch andBrooke’sFabulous Stretch Jacquard Trousers Jacquard weave: a fabric in which the design is incorporated into the weave instead of being printed...
1920s, fashion history, pattern line A Period Overview of AC131- 1920 Side-Tied Blouse July 6, 2023 how to, pattern line, tutorials AC131- Circa 1920 Side-Tied Blouse Pattern Tutorials July 5, 2023 how to, pattern line, tutorials Pattern Hack- Pockets for Smooth Sailing Trousers ...
Anyway, this pattern is for a drop shoulder knit top, meant to be made in linen knit. I used a hemp knit and really love the feel of the fabric. It has very little stretch, but this pattern doesn’t need much stretch. The top has a high/low hem with angled vents that are finishe...