Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for a group of sewists to pattern test a new Charm Patterns design. Please read below and if you are interested, fill out this form. Here’s what I’m looking for: People whose body measurements are relatively close to a standard size on the Charm Patterns size chart (see below). […]
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Jun
Jun
Hey, sew-alongers! There are over 900 of us in the Facebook group now, and it’s bustling in there. Okay, we’re moving on to a super important step: making a bodice muslin! It doesn’t take long, and it will give you crucial information about the fit of your dress before you cut out your good fabric. […]
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Jun
Jun
Welcome back to the sew along! As I wrote in my last post, if you are a C cup or above you will most likely need to do a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on your front bodice pattern piece before you make your muslin. I’m starting with the size 10, and I want to add […]
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Jun
Jun
Welcome to the first sew along post! I’m happy to report that the Facebook group for the Sew Along is almost up to 800 members. Please join here if you’d like. It’s a great place to post photos, get advice, and generally cheer each other on. In this post, I’ll be talking about supplies you […]
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Jun
Jun
Yay! I’m thrilled to announce that a new Sew-Along is starting up. We’ll be sewing my dress pattern B6556 from start to finish. You can sew either view you like, with short sleeves or sleeveless. I will cover steps for both. To join the sew-along, you can either just follow along here or you can […]
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Jun
Jun
What: A long weekend (Friday through Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm each day) devoted to dressmaking techniques in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley Where: Beetle and Fred, an all-new spacious and fully-stocked sewing boutique in the heart of Beacon, New York. Located on Main Street in the midst of the galleries, vintage shopping, boutiques, […]
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May
May
I’ve had lots of questions about sewing this design in a knit, since it would make such a comfy t-shirt style top with a vintage twist.
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Mar
Mar
I’m thrilled to be hosting a little tea party get-together during Viva Las Vegas! Come ready to talk sewing and mingle with like-minded folks at the lovely Tea Lounge at the Mandarin Oriental. Come dressed in your favorite handmade ensemble. Hats and gloves encouraged! Date: Thursday, April 19th, 2018 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Where: Tea Lounge at […]
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Mar
Mar
Update: I got a wee bit overbooked! I’m still sorting out registrations and sending invoices, but had to close the registration form. I’m sorry! I am also doing a Meet & Greet at Wandering Stitches on the evening of Thursday, April 26th. Please contact Wandering Stitches for details. I’m going to Dapper Day at Disney […]
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Dec
Dec
THE SURVEY IS NOW CLOSED. Expanding the size range of Charm Patterns has been on my mind since I first launched the Kickstarter campaign for the line. Now that two patterns have been released and I am hard at work on the next pattern (yay!), I want to strategize the best way to make the […]