Hi all! The Popover Dress from my new book Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses has been such a hit that I decided to make a video tutorial to help you along–especially if you’re new to sewing. This dress is the perfect project for beginners. And if you have a little experience you can make one in […]
Hi all! The Popover Dress from my new book Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses has been such a hit that I decided to make a video tutorial to help you along–especially if you’re new to sewing. This dress is the perfect project for beginners. And if you have a little experience you can make one in […]
These are the final steps everyone! Thank you so much for following along on our Jane Set sew-along. We’re going to end with hemming the pants and sewing the straps. First, finish the raw edges of the pant hem allowances with your serger or your method of choice. Press the hem allowances to the side […]
Welcome back to the Jane Set sew-along! Now that our bodices are fully constructed, we’re going to jump right back in with pants. Pants are funny: the fitting can be such a process, but the sewing is super easy! Your pants will be put together in a snap. We are now on page 24 of […]
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 […]