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Morris Sew-Along: Sleeve Facings
We're now onto the last step of our Morris Blazers, attaching the sleeve facings. To begin, sew the edges of each facing together, press the seams open, and grade the...
Morris Sew-Along: Sleeve Facings
We're now onto the last step of our Morris Blazers, attaching the sleeve facings. To begin, sew the edges of each facing together, press the seams open, and grade the...
Morris Sew-Along: Attaching the Facing
We're now going to attach the facing we made yesterday to the blazer. Start by aligning the center back seams of the blazer and facing with the right sides of...
Morris Sew-Along: Attaching the Facing
We're now going to attach the facing we made yesterday to the blazer. Start by aligning the center back seams of the blazer and facing with the right sides of...
Morris Sew-Along: Making the Facing
Today we're going to assemble the main facing that finishes the collar and hem. Begin by taking your two front facing pieces and stitching them together along the center back...
Morris Sew-Along: Making the Facing
Today we're going to assemble the main facing that finishes the collar and hem. Begin by taking your two front facing pieces and stitching them together along the center back...
Morris Sew-Along: Setting Your Sleeves
To begin the process of inserting your sleeves we first need to assemble the sleeves. Start by sewing the underarm seam of each sleeve, finish the seam as desired (I...
Morris Sew-Along: Setting Your Sleeves
To begin the process of inserting your sleeves we first need to assemble the sleeves. Start by sewing the underarm seam of each sleeve, finish the seam as desired (I...
Morris Sew-Along: Assembling the Body
Today we're going to work through Morris Blazer steps 1-8 in the pattern booklet. Begin by fusing all of your interfacing to the corresponding pieces. You don't need to do...
Morris Sew-Along: Assembling the Body
Today we're going to work through Morris Blazer steps 1-8 in the pattern booklet. Begin by fusing all of your interfacing to the corresponding pieces. You don't need to do...
Morris Sew-Along: Cutting
Cutting the Morris is pretty self explanatory but I wanted to touch on a quick point or two. Above are the pieces you'll need to cut from your self fabric...
Morris Sew-Along: Cutting
Cutting the Morris is pretty self explanatory but I wanted to touch on a quick point or two. Above are the pieces you'll need to cut from your self fabric...
Morris Sew-Along: Adjustments
Today as requested I have a few specific fit adjustments for you - lengthening and shortening the pattern, and a full bust adjustment. First up is lengthening and shortening the...
Morris Sew-Along: Adjustments
Today as requested I have a few specific fit adjustments for you - lengthening and shortening the pattern, and a full bust adjustment. First up is lengthening and shortening the...
Morris Sew-Along: Choosing Fabrics
Today we're going to talk a little bit about choosing fabrics for your Morris Blazer. The Morris is drafted for use with fabrics that have a bit of stretch so...
Morris Sew-Along: Choosing Fabrics
Today we're going to talk a little bit about choosing fabrics for your Morris Blazer. The Morris is drafted for use with fabrics that have a bit of stretch so...
Morris Blazer Sew Along Announcement
Just wanted to drop a quick note that the Morris Blazer Sew Along will be starting next week. The pattern isn't very difficult so it's likely it will only be...
Morris Blazer Sew Along Announcement
Just wanted to drop a quick note that the Morris Blazer Sew Along will be starting next week. The pattern isn't very difficult so it's likely it will only be...
Stone Lake Sweater
The Details Pattern: Stone Lake Sweater (rav link)Yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight in Sea Salt & Dark LoamNeedles: US 7, 8, 9Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo PennyIn Progress Photos | #stonelakesweater on...
Stone Lake Sweater
The Details Pattern: Stone Lake Sweater (rav link)Yarn: Purl Soho Line Weight in Sea Salt & Dark LoamNeedles: US 7, 8, 9Shoes: Dieppa Restrepo PennyIn Progress Photos | #stonelakesweater on...
Three Hats- Love, Like, Hate
Well hey there, it's been a while! I'm trying to ease back into this blogging thing - it really does become hard to start back up once you've gone a...
Three Hats- Love, Like, Hate
Well hey there, it's been a while! I'm trying to ease back into this blogging thing - it really does become hard to start back up once you've gone a...
Grainline Weekend at Fancy Tiger Crafts
I'm so excited to let you guys know that I'll be hanging out and teaching at Fancy Tiger Crafts the weekend of June 5th! I've been longing to visit this...
Grainline Weekend at Fancy Tiger Crafts
I'm so excited to let you guys know that I'll be hanging out and teaching at Fancy Tiger Crafts the weekend of June 5th! I've been longing to visit this...
Me Made May '15 Pledges
So it's that time of year again, Me Made May, and just like last year, barely signing up under the wire. Kendra and I are here with our pledges, yep,...
Me Made May '15 Pledges
So it's that time of year again, Me Made May, and just like last year, barely signing up under the wire. Kendra and I are here with our pledges, yep,...