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Jan
Jan
Make a fabulous vintage-inspired velvet bow tie to pair with your Patsy Blouse!
Category Archives: Tutorials
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Sep
Sep
We’ve created a bonus tutorial for those of you looking to complete your June Cleaver fantasy (or just complete your outfit!).
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Jul
Jul
This fabric belt tutorial combines techniques from both vintage and ready-to-wear examples to create a beautifully belt you will enjoy for years to come!
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Jul
Jul
Our new Scout Dress (available on Patreon) has gores and a curved hem that make the skirt less than ideal for the straightness of the border print. In this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to adapt the Scout Dress for use with our Camp Gertie border print.
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Mar
Mar
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 […]
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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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May
May
I originally designed the Rita Blouse pattern for woven fabrics, with a side zipper to get a fitted look in the midriff. But 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. You can’t always adapt woven patterns […]
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Sep
Sep
No tools required! Create a vintage-style fabric covered button in no time at all. I love covered buttons for both function and decoration. (The one above is just a sleeve detail set over a flat bow. Cute!) First, use the pattern on the back of the covered button kit to cut out a circle of […]