Sewing Tips | Finishing Seams on Different Fabrics

Just starting out in your sewing practice and want to take your sewing to the next level? Today we’re sharing all about seam finishes for different fabrics to help reduce fraying and create a professional looking finish on your sewing projects.  SEAM FINISHES FOR SEWING WITH KNITS Note that most knit fabrics like jersey, interlock,

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Small Shop Fabric Discount Codes

Need fabric for your next sewing project? As a small business ourselves, we know that shopping small is more important than ever. To help you find beautiful, quality fabrics, we’ve teamed up with just a few of our favorite fabric shops to offer exclusive discount codes. FABRIC CODES Stone Mountain Fabrics – chalkandnotch20 for 20%

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Sewing Tips | Creating a Frayed Hem on Jeans

Want to create a frayed hem on your jeans? It’s super easy and a few simple steps will keep it from fraying too much. Whether you’re adding a frayed hem to existing jeans or creating one on a handmade pair like the Isle Jeans, here’s how to make it happen. GATHERING SUPPLIES To begin, you’ll

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Sewing Tips | How to Use a Seam Jumper

Is your machine having trouble sewing over thick fabrics or bulky seams? A seam jumper tool can help! This is a common issue when sewing patterns like the Den Jacket (shown in photos) or Isle Jeans, and here we’ll cover three ways to use a seam jumper (also known as a ‘Hump Jumper’). GATHERING SUPPLIES

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Thank You Reya Sewing Pattern Testers!

We were so lucky to work with an incredible group of testers for the Reya Pants and Shorts pattern. They were so kind, and helpful in sharing their insights and critiques to make this pattern better. Versions shared on social media, and RTW inspiration will be saved on our Reya Sewing Pattern Pinterest Board. We’ll

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Reya Pants and Shorts Fitting and Custom Adjustments

In need of extra help fitting the Reya sewing pattern? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve put this post together covering the most common fitting adjustments you might need when making Reya. Find fitting posts for each of our patterns in the fitting and custom adjustments library here. You can check out our Tester

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Reya Pants and Shorts Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

I always love writing up these fabric recommendations for each new release because it’s a joy to search beautiful fabrics and envision the possibilities. Before we talk fabric, I like to share a bit of ready to wear inspiration to aid in styling and sharing my vision for the pattern. See a preview below and

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