Now that your Jane Set bodice front is constructed, it’s time to sew the interior bra. I took this bra detail from a vintage Ceeb of Miami jumpsuit, and it really does help give a great shape. The secret is the interfacing and spiral steel boning! Construct Your Bra Make sure you’ve applied your interfacing […]
Welcome back to the Jane Set sew-along! Now that you’ve cut and prepped your fabric, it’s time to start sewing. Front Bodice First, pin and sew your darts in the bodice front pieces. Press the darts down and sew your center front seam. This part can be tricky because you need the darts to align […]
Once you’re happy with the fit of your jumpsuit muslin, you’re ready to cut your fabric! Cutting Your Fabric and Interfacing For the jumpsuit version, you’ll need pattern pieces 1-6, 9-10, and the strap of your choice. Also add piece 8 if you’d like a neckline band. First, note the direction of greatest stretch in […]
Now that you’ve taken your measurements and picked a size, it’s time to make any preliminary adjustments to your pattern. Here’s a video about some of the most common adjustments, including waist width and crotch length. If you have any questions about adjustments, definitely make use of the Facebook group! It’s a great place to […]
Welcome back! I always get a ton of questions about choosing a size, so I made some videos to help you. This first one tells you the right way to pick your Charm Patterns size. Choosing Your Charm Patterns Size Remember the order: Take your upper bust measurement and find it in the size chart […]
Hi all! Are you ready to gather your supplies? Here’s what you’ll need. The Pattern First grab your pattern. You can see the list of supplies on the back envelope. If you ordered the PDF version, this info is all the first few pages of your file. (You can also find most of this information […]
Welcome to the Jane Sew-Along! If you still need your pattern, you can buy it here. (The code JANESEWALONG is still good to get 15% off for the next week!) And don’t forget to join the Facebook Group. I know one of the trickiest parts of starting a sewing project is knowing what kind of […]
I’m thrilled to announce a new sew-along! We’ll be sewing the Charm Patterns Jane Set pattern from start to finish. This Ceeb of Miami inspired design will have you ready for spring (and we’ll finish just in time for Viva Las Vegas!). If you’ve ever wanted an authentically-made rockabilly jumpsuit, this is the sew-along for […]
There have been many discussions lately about indie pattern sizing, and I wanted to update you on what I have been working on behind the scenes to improve our inclusivity. Much of this I hoped to keep under wraps until I had concrete results and plans to share with you, but it is clear that […]
I’m thrilled to announce that I will be coming to California in April 2019 to teach two sessions of my sought-after dressmaking workshops. I’ve planned the dates to coordinate with Dapper Day, the most fabulous days of the year at Disneyland! Make the perfect dress to wear to this amazing vintage-themed weekend at the park […]