Pattern Hacks

10 Sep

Cashmerette Patterns, Everett Pants & Shorts, Pattern Hacks

Sewing boardshorts: Ayelet’s Everett Shorts hack

September 10, 2025

October 23, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
boardshorts, bonair athletic top, everett pants & shorts, pattern hack
1 comment

Ayelet here! I turned the beloved Everett Pants & Shorts into boardshorts to make my dream swimsuit set—keep reading to learn how! For years now, I've been hacking patterns in pursuit of my dream swimsuit,...

13 Aug

Body positivity, Books, Inspiration, Pattern Hacks, Sewing the Curve

A delightful Montvale Dress hack!

August 13, 2024

October 23, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
cashmerette montvale, montvale dress, montvale hack
9 comments

Have you read my latest book, "Sewing the Curve"? Although I wrote it with beginners in mind, it comes with six patterns which are great for anyone of any sewing level to make. As...

25 Mar

Inspiration, My Wardrobe, Pattern Hacks, Shirts, Springfield Top, Tops

Just call me Maria: Sicilian tablecloth Springfield top hack

March 25, 2024

October 23, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
Springfield, Springfield Top, Springfield Top hack
6 comments

To the tune of "My Favourite Things": # Beaches, volcanos and pretty piazzas # # Mind-blowing pastries and views of the mountains # # Lemon-y tablecloths, White Lotus scenes # # These are a few of my favourite...

25 Jan

Ahead of the Curve, Books, Foxhill Dress, Honeybourne, Magna Pants, Pattern Hacks

“Ahead of the Curve” hacks: adding pockets!

January 25, 2022

October 23, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
ahead of the curve, foxhill dress, honeybourne dress, magna pants, pockets
4 comments

When I designed the patterns for "Ahead of the Curve: Learn to Fit and Sew Amazing Clothes for your Curves", simplicity was the name of the game: I wanted basic patterns to...

18 Jan

Ahead of the Curve, Magna Pants, Pattern Hacks, Stanway T-Shirt

“Ahead of the Curve” Hacks: changing length to transform style

January 18, 2022

December 4, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
ahead of the curve, foxhill dress, magna pants, pattern hack, pattern hacks, Stanway T-Shirt
5 comments

I'm back today with another simple hack idea to transform the 5 patterns from my book "Ahead of the Curve: Learn to Fit and Sew Amazing Clothes for Curves"!

11 Jan

Ahead of the Curve, Honeybourne, Kersoe Top, Pattern Hacks, Tutorials

“Ahead of the Curve” Hacks: Change the neckline of the Honeybourne Dress, Foxhill Dress or Kersoe Top

January 11, 2022

October 16, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
ahead of the curve, foxhill dress, honeybourne dress, kersoe top, pattern hack, pattern hacks
11 comments

Learning to fit garments to your body is a transformational skill, but you know what’s really fun? Taking those well-fitting garments and turning them into an entire wardrobe! "Ahead of the Curve:...

21 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Education, Online workshops, Pattern Hacking online workshop, Pattern Hacks, Plus Size Sewing, Tutorials

How to Hack Sewing Patterns for Fit and Style from Cashmerette

May 21, 2021

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
cashmerette pattern hacks, Cashmerette Patterns, pattern hacks
2 comments

Pattern hacking is one of the best things about sewing for yourself. If you have a few well-fitting patterns on hand, you can create an almost infinite amount of wardrobe pieces—it's magical!

08 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Chilton Trench Coat, Pattern Hacks

Cropped Chilton Jacket Hack

October 8, 2020

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
chilton hack, Chilton Trench Coat, chilton trench coat hack, jacket, outerwear
5 comments

Hi everyone! Ayelet here and I'm back with another fall-friendly pattern hack: a Chilton Trench Coat hacked into a cute cropped jacket. Are you focused on cool-weather sewing right now? As much as I hate...

02 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Fuller Cardigan, Pattern Hacks

Patchwork Fuller Sweater Hack

October 2, 2020

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
fabric scraps, fuller cardigan, pattern hack, scrapbuster project, sweater, sweater hack
8 comments

Hey everyone! Ayelet here with a new tutorial to show you how I made this fun Fuller Cardigan patchwork sweater hack. If your fabric scrap bin is always overflowing like mine, why not give patchwork...

15 May

Cashmerette Patterns, Concord T-Shirt, Pattern Hacks

Bishop Sleeve Hack for the Concord T-Shirt

May 15, 2020

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
bishop sleeve, bishop sleeve hack, bishop sleeve tutorial, concord hack, hack tutorial, pattern hack
7 comments

Adding oversized flowy sleeves to your t-shirt or knit dress pattern is a simple hack that creates a dramatic effect! Today, we’re showing you how to hack the sleeves of the Concord T-Shirt into bishop...

17 Apr

Calder Pants & Shorts, Cashmerette Patterns, Pattern Hacks

Calder Knit Hack: Comfy Pajama Set

April 17, 2020

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
calder pants & shorts, calder shorts, concord, Concord T-Shirt, pajama hack, pajama set, pajamas, pattern hack
10 comments

Today, we're showing you how to make the Calder Pants & Shorts out of a knit fabric—such as by making a comfy pajama set! This hack is super simple and easy for beginners and...

20 Feb

Fuller Cardigan, Pattern Hacks

Raglan Sweater Hack: Turn the Fuller Cardigan into a Sweater

February 20, 2020

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
cardigan pattern, fuller cardigan, hack, pattern hack, sweater, sweater hack, sweater pattern
9 comments

The Fuller Cardigan is the raglan cardi of our dreams, and today we’ll be showing you how to turn it into the raglan sweater of your dreams! Turning a sweater pattern into a cardigan can...

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