Tag Archives: pattern hack

12 Aug

Hello Haskonia! Hacking the Haskell Shirt and Franconia Dress into the perfect shirtdress

August 12, 2026

August 17, 2026
Posted by Ayelet
hacking tutorial, pattern hack
13 comments

Grab your scissors and tape and settle in! This pattern hack tutorial is a guest post from Rebekah (@rebekah.does.stuff), certified pattern-Frankensteiner and the mastermind behind today's mash-up. She's here to show you how she...

30 Jul

Pattern Hacks, Tutorials, Wayland Dress

A faux shirring hack for the Wayland Dress (no elastic thread needed!)

July 30, 2026

Want to learn how to sew a faux shirring back panel using narrow elastic and simple stitched channels? Here's a tutorial for a machine-friendly alternative to traditional shirring from our friend Leighanne! Shirring is a...

20 Jul

Pattern Hacks, Tutorials, Wayland Dress, Willowdale Bra

How to hack the Willowdale Bra for a low back dress

July 20, 2026

July 20, 2026
Posted by Ayelet
pattern hack, tutorial, wayland dress, willowdale bra
2 comments

Need your Willowdale Bra to work with a dress that has a lower back—like our new Wayland Dress? Keep reading for the full tutorial. If you've got a fuller bust, you already know that strappy...

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,...

21 Feb

Cashmerette Club

How to add sleeves to the Murcot Puffer Vest

February 21, 2023

February 21, 2023
Posted by Ayelet
cashmerette murcot, kimball bomber jacket, murcot puffer vest, pattern hack
3 comments

Wondering how to add sleeves to the Murcot Puffer Vest? We've got a step-by-step tutorial for adjusting the Murcot pattern to add sleeves. This month's Cashmerette Club pattern is the Murcot Puffer Vest, a cozy layering...

13 Jun

Cashmerette Club

Cashmerette Club bonus pattern variation: the Kineton Top!

June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022
Posted by Ayelet
Cashmerette Club, kineton dress, kineton top, pattern hack
2 comments

Surprise! It's a bonus pattern variation! Make a fun and trendy crop top with the Kineton Top, a variation of this month's Cashmerette Club pattern. The Kineton Dress is a floaty woven dress that's perfect...

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:...

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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