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Crew Sew Along | Interfacing, Pleats, and Darts

SEAM ALLOWANCE & MARKINGS Unless noted, the seam allowance included is 3/8" (1 cm) for joined seams. The side seams have a 3/4" (2 cm) seam allowance to allow for the side seam lapped zipper. T...

Crew Sew Along | Getting Started

We are happy to bring you a sew along for the Aria Top sewing pattern. The sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community...

Crew Sew Along | Sew Hem and Finishing

STITCH HEM GUIDE AT 1/2″ (1.2 CM) & FOLD EDGE UP Prep the hem by stitching a fold guide at 1/2" (1.2 cm). Press the hem up 1/2" (1.2 cm), wrong sides together. FOLD AGAIN AT 1 3/4″ (4.5 ...

Crew Sew Along | Sew Waistband

BASTE STITCH THE BELT LOOPS Pin the belt loops right sides together at the waistline. Line up the raw edge of the two loops with the center front pleats. One belt loop will be at the center back...

Aria Sew Along | Mini Aria View A

If sewing the Mini Aria, View A (high back) requires a button-back opening. The construction is slightly different from the adult version. If sewing View B (low back), you can follow the adult sew ...

Aria Sew Along | Sew Side Seams and Hem

SEW THE SIDE SEAMS With the right sides together, sew the front and back bodice side seams, matching the side seam notch. Finish the seams and press to the back. SEW A FOLD GUIDE ON THE SLEEVE AN...

Aria Sew Along | Sew Facing Neckline

LOW BACK | SEW THE TIES If sewing the high back view with facings, skip to Sewing the Facing Shoulder Seams instructions below. With the right sides together, fold the ties in half lengthwise. Redu...

Aria Sew Along | Sew Bias Neckline

BIAS NECKLINE | SEW THE SHORT ENDS OF THE BIAS With the right sides together, fold the bias neckband in half. Sew the short seams of the bias neckband together. Press the seam open. ATTACH BIAS ...

Aria Sew Along | Prepare Neckline, Sew Shoulder Seams

SEAM ALLOWANCE, MARKINGS & STAYSTITCH THE NECKLINE Unless noted, the seam allowance included is 3/8″ (1 cm) for joined seams. Clip or mark the notches. The notches are indicated by ‘T’ marks ...

Aria Sew Along | Getting Started

Thank You Aria and Mini Aria Testers!

It's time to share all about our Aria Testers! Our testers created so many lovely versions, many of them sewing more than one. Their input is such a valuable part of the development process and we'...

Aria Top Fitting and Custom Adjustments

If you are looking for help fitting your Aria Top pattern, you've found the right post! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Aria. Find fitting posts ...

Aria Top Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

Selecting fabrics for a pattern is always such a joy, and finding these Aria Top fabric recommendations and inspiration photos was no exception. There are SO many wonderful options, and each gives ...

Aria Top and Mini Aria Release

MEET OUR NEWEST PATTERNS - THE ARIA TOP AND MINI ARIA TOP! The Aria and Mini Aria and a limited-time Aria Bundle are here! Like most patterns, I have been working on this one for a while....

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Tutorial | Isle Jean Shorts

Hi! Nicole here. I've had a pair of Isle Shorts in my mind since first sewing the pattern back in January, and I can't believe it's taken me halfway through summer to make it happen. Inspired by hi...

Keira Shay Maxi Skirt 1160x655 Blog Feature

Tutorial | Shay Button Front Maxi Skirt with Pockets

Today we're lucky to be joined by Keira (@islandsewcialist on Instagram or check out her blog here) for our first Shay pattern hack tutorial. We'll let her take it away below: When I first laid eye...

Shay Dress Sew Along | Button Placket and Finishing View B

SEW TIER 1 TO THE BODICE With the right sides together, sew the tier 1 skirt to the right side of the bodice main. Finish the seam and press towards the bodice. TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT Turn t...

Shay Dress Sew Along | Zipper and Finishing View A

Let's finish up View A! SEW TIER 1 TO THE BODICE With the right sides together, sew the tier 1 skirt to the right side of the bodice main. Make sure not to catch the bodice lining. Remove...

Shay Dress Sew Along | Sew & Gather Skirt Tiers

SEW TIER 1 SKIRT With the right sides together, sew the tier 1 front and back pieces at the side seams. There are three pieces. Leave the center back finished edges (View A) or center front edge (V...

Shay Dress Sew Along | Sew and Attach Sleeves

PREP THE SLEEVE PIN TUCKS Mark the pin tucks on the right side of the sleeves. I try to do this right after I cut the sleeve pattern pieces if my fabric is shifty. There are four parallel lines 1" ...

Shay Dress Sew Along | Sew Bodice and Neckline, Finish Tank Armhole

SEW THE SIDE BODICE TO THE CENTER BODICE FOR MAIN AND LINING Pin the side front bodice pieces to the center front bodice. Pin the side back pieces to the center back bodice pieces. Repeat for the l...

Shay Dress Sew Along | Preparing the Bodice

Unless noted the seam allowance included is 3/8" ( 1 cm) for joined seams. First, clip or mark notches indicated by 'T' marks. STAYSTITCH THE MAIN BODICE NECKLINE Before handling your cut pieces...

Shay Sew Along | Getting Started

We are happy to bring you a sew along for the Shay Dress pattern. The sew along features step-by-step photos for the entire sewing process! In addition to the sew along, we also have community-lead...

Thank You Shay Dress Testers!

Sharing tester photos with you is always a favorite part of release! Shay was such a fun pattern to test thanks to all of these wonderful makers. I’m so grateful for their feedback and expertise. V...

Shay Dress Fitting and Custom Adjustments

If you are looking for help fitting your Shay dress pattern, you’ve found the right post! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Shay. Find fitting post...

Shay Dress Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

The Shay has been in the works for such a long time, and it feels incredible to finally release the pattern. Choosing fabrics for the Shay was such a fun part of the process because there are SO ma...

Shay Dress Release

THE SHAY DRESS PATTERN IS FINALLY HERE! We have been sharing sneak peeks of this pattern for a long time! I originally drafted this dress for my brother’s wedding in 2021. He got married at the Sh...

Tutorial | Isle Straight Leg

The Isle Jeans include flare and wide leg options, which I love, but once you have dialed in the waist/hip/rise fit of any jeans pattern, having more leg options is always a plus. Today I will walk...

Sewing Tip | French Seams

If you are sewing with a lightweight or sheer fabric, an excellent option for a clean finish is to sew French seams. Find this technique used in our Wren and Sun Tote patterns. French seams are sew...

Tutorial | Waterfall Full Sleeve

I love the shape of the Cropped Waterfall. I wanted to make a few to pair with my new Isle Jeans and thought a full sleeve would be a fun hack. It's a super simple pattern adjustment and I hope thi...

Isle Jeans Sew Along | Sew Front Rise, Attach Zipper & Sew Front Fly

In this post, we'll be constructing the front fly and attaching the zipper to our jeans. We will begin by sewing the front rise. SEW THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT RISE Pin the front rise with the right s...

Isle Jeans Sew Along | Add Interfacing, Prep Center Fly & Sew Darts

We'll begin sewing our jeans by transferring markings, prepping the center fly, adding interfacing, and sewing the darts. SEAM ALLOWANCE, MARKINGS & TOPSTITCHING Unless noted, the seam allowanc...

Isle Jean Sew Along | Getting Started

We are happy to bring you a sew along for the Isle Jeans pattern. We will be sewing the wide leg view since the construction is the same for each view. The sew along features step-by-step photos fo...

Isle Jeans Sew Along | Topstitch Fly, Sew Buttonholes, Attach Buttons & Sew Hems

It's time to finish our jeans! We'll add the final topstitching to the fly, sew the buttonholes, attach the buttons, and sew the hems. EDGESTITCH ZIPPER ON THE WEARER’S RIGHT SIDE Using a zipper fo...

Isle Jeans Sew Along | Sew & Attach Belt Loops & Waistband Facing

In this post, we'll be sewing and attaching our belt loops. We'll also attach our waistband facing. SEW THE BELT LOOPS Fold the raw edge of the belt loop in 3/8” (1 cm), wrong sides touching. Fold ...

Isle Jeans Sew Along | Sew Back Rise, Attach Pockets, Sew Inseam & Side Seams

We are going to sew the back rise and move on to prepping and attaching the pockets. Then we'll sew inseam and side seams, which is a great time to check the fit and length of your jeans. SEW THE B...

Sewing Tip | Attaching Buttons

One really important sewing skill is knowing how to attach a button to your garment! If you're making our Evelyn, Fringe, or Wren you'll need to sew on multiple buttons. There are 2 main ways to do...

Isle Jeans Fitting and Custom Adjustments

If you are looking for help fitting your Isle Jeans, you've found the right post! We have put together this post covering the most common fitting adjustments for the Isle Jeans. Find fitting posts ...

Thank You Isle Jeans Testers!

It's always a treat to share tester photos with you! The Isle Jeans pattern tester group was so patient and detail-oriented throughout the whole process. I'm so grateful for all their help! Version...

Isle Jeans Fabric Recommendations and Inspiration

It feels so good to have the Isle Jeans pattern out in the world! I've been wearing my own versions nonstop and hope they'll become staples for you too! The Isle works great in a variety of stretch...

Isle Jeans Release

THE ISLE JEANS PATTERN IS HERE! We couldn't be more thrilled to finally introduce the Isle Jeans Pattern release and Isle Jeans Notions Kits! We have been working long and hard on getting this patt...

Tutorial | Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes

Hello! Nicole (@nf_merritts) here. It's less than a week until Halloween and, if you're like me, you might be scrambling to put together a quick costume for yourself, your friends, or the kids in y...

Sewing Tip | Bias Binding

In today's we are going to talk about finishing edges with bias tape or bias bindings. Bias is used to finish the front of the Orchid pattern, in the Farrah pattern, and the Ivie pattern, but has s...

Tutorial | Iron on Patches

I've been sewing a lot of Sun Totes this summer and wanted a way to personalize them a bit! Adding iron-on patches to the Sun Tote is such a fun and easy project. When sourcing patches I thought I ...