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Yates Sew-Along: Assembling and Attaching the C...
Attaching the collar is relatively easy so lets dive right in! Start by aligning the center back seam of the two under collar pieces. You’ll want the wrong side of...
Yates Sew-Along: Assembling and Attaching the C...
Attaching the collar is relatively easy so lets dive right in! Start by aligning the center back seam of the two under collar pieces. You’ll want the wrong side of...
Yates Sew-Along: Sewing the Sleeves
Today in the Yates Sew-Along we'll be assembling and setting our sleeves. Setting sleeves is one step that I always find easier to show in illustrations rather than photos so...
Yates Sew-Along: Sewing the Sleeves
Today in the Yates Sew-Along we'll be assembling and setting our sleeves. Setting sleeves is one step that I always find easier to show in illustrations rather than photos so...
Yates Sew-Along: Assembling the Body
Today in the Yates Sew-Along we're going to assemble the body of the coat. Before you begin, make sure all of your pieces are fused according to the instructions in...
Yates Sew-Along: Assembling the Body
Today in the Yates Sew-Along we're going to assemble the body of the coat. Before you begin, make sure all of your pieces are fused according to the instructions in...
Yates Sew-Along: Cutting and Fusing
The thought of cutting a coat can seem overwhelming, but taken one step at a time and done in an orderly fashion, you'll breeze through this step. Since there are...
Yates Sew-Along: Cutting and Fusing
The thought of cutting a coat can seem overwhelming, but taken one step at a time and done in an orderly fashion, you'll breeze through this step. Since there are...
Yates Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments
Today in the Yates Sew-Along we're going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We'll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk about...
Yates Sew-Along: Pattern Adjustments
Today in the Yates Sew-Along we're going to discuss a few common pattern adjustments. We'll start with blending between sizes, cover lengthening or shortening your pattern, and then talk about...
Yates Sew-Along: Selecting your Size
Today we’re going to talk about selecting your proper size. The first thing you’ll need to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size are...
Yates Sew-Along: Selecting your Size
Today we’re going to talk about selecting your proper size. The first thing you’ll need to do is get some measurements. The three measurements needed to select your size are...
Yates Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies
Alright, supplies time! Below is a complete list of everything we used to create our Yates Coat samples. If you have any questions let me know in the comments below!...
Yates Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies
Alright, supplies time! Below is a complete list of everything we used to create our Yates Coat samples. If you have any questions let me know in the comments below!...
Yates Fabric Inspiration
Today I'm going to take you through selecting fabrics for the Yates coat. We'll touch on places to find high quality coating, some budget coating options, as well as things...
Yates Fabric Inspiration
Today I'm going to take you through selecting fabrics for the Yates coat. We'll touch on places to find high quality coating, some budget coating options, as well as things...
Yates Style Inspiration
Today I want to share a little inspiration for your Yates Coats pulled from my Yates Inspiration board on Pinterest, starting with these pink beauties above! I saw a few...
Yates Style Inspiration
Today I want to share a little inspiration for your Yates Coats pulled from my Yates Inspiration board on Pinterest, starting with these pink beauties above! I saw a few...
Introducing the Yates Coat!
Today I have our first pattern release of 2018 for you: the Yates Coat! One of my favorite type of garments to make is outerwear — I love being able...
Introducing the Yates Coat!
Today I have our first pattern release of 2018 for you: the Yates Coat! One of my favorite type of garments to make is outerwear — I love being able...
Life Lately v.05
It's been a while since my last Life Lately post and so much has happened! I think I'm going to start scheduling these quarterly so that I don't have a...
Life Lately v.05
It's been a while since my last Life Lately post and so much has happened! I think I'm going to start scheduling these quarterly so that I don't have a...
A Guide to Flat Bias Facings
One of our perennial favorite posts is our guide to getting flat bias facings. In the original post we called them bias necklines, which I think is limiting. You can...
A Guide to Flat Bias Facings
One of our perennial favorite posts is our guide to getting flat bias facings. In the original post we called them bias necklines, which I think is limiting. You can...
A Fall / Winter Wardrobe Progress Update
It's been about 2 months since I first posted about my fall / winter wardrobe plans and in that time I've done a bit of sewing! I don't have any...
A Fall / Winter Wardrobe Progress Update
It's been about 2 months since I first posted about my fall / winter wardrobe plans and in that time I've done a bit of sewing! I don't have any...