Welcome to Day 2 of hacking the Amelia pattern. If you missed Day 1 when we raised the back neckline, you can check it out here. Today, we will discuss those dreaded gathers and a few ways I’ve skipped them. The Amelia has gathers in... Continue reading
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Category: Pattern Hacks
My favorite silhouette to sew for myself is a fitted bodice and full skirt. Amelia fits the bill perfectly. It has a front crossover bodice and unique deep back v-neck. Amelia is topped off with a gathered waistband and gathered skirt. Amelia is a... Continue reading
We all have our favorite comfy pants patterns, but sometimes you just want a little extra comfort, right? Why not change that elastic waistband into a knit waistband for the ultimate comfort fit? I can show you how! Convert An Elastic Waist Pattern To A... Continue reading
Did you know that Bella Sunshine has a YouTube channel??? There are SO many amazing helpful videos there! Along with a few fun promotional videos if you want to see some sewn up patterns in action! Right now, I’m going to share a few specific... Continue reading
Pattern Hack: Adding Fringe to the Hazel Dolman Hi Sunshines! I’m An from Diskordia’s Curvy Sewing. I’m so excited to be your guest blogger today. I’ll be showing you how to do this very easy fun hack for adding fringe to your Hazel. The drawstrings on... Continue reading
Knits are some of my favorite fabrics to sew with for so many reasons. Mainly, how comfortable the clothing is once it’s done! But when you live in a hotter climate and don’t want the double layer of a lining, or just want a slightly... Continue reading
It’s that time of year again! Temperatures are coming down, trees are starting to drop leaves, there’s pumpkin spice EVERYTHING in the stores… Fall has arrived! And with fall comes my favorite holiday, Halloween! Crafty moms (and dads) everywhere are gearing up to make this the... Continue reading
While perusing Facebook sewing groups, we ran across a post made by a woman named Lea O’Reilly in which she shared her 10-year-old award winning seamstress’ triumph in obtaining 5 major awards in 2 different fairs with a dress she sewed herself. We found this... Continue reading
It’s hump day! And the third day of the Back to School blog tour with Bella Sunshine Designs! Are you ready to see some awesome back to school gear? I am! Today we’ll get show-and-tells from Jillayne Whipple Richey, Amanda Cross, and Becca Olson! I’m... Continue reading
We’re pretty much all gearing up for back to school. What better way to prep and get a little stress relief too, than by sewing up some new wardrobe pieces? Each day this week we will feature three talented seamstresses who have sewn up some... Continue reading