Tag Archives: Springfield Top

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...

16 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield Top

The Springfield Top is now in sizes 12 – 32 – and there’s a discount to celebrate!

August 16, 2021

We just have a small handful of patterns left to expand to our 12 - 32 size range, and this time, it's the beloved Springfield Top, now...

07 Jul

Cashmerette Patterns, Inspiration, Springfield Top, Your Makes

Thea’s Field of Springfields

July 7, 2020

October 16, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
Springfield, Springfield Top, tank top, your cashmerette makes
35 comments

How many times have you made your favorite tried 'n' true pattern? For Thea Chester, she's made seventeen Springfield Tops—and counting! When Thea first told us about her Springfield collection, we were instantly intrigued. So...

10 Apr

Cashmerette Patterns, Online workshops, Pattern Hacking online workshop, Pattern Hacks, Springfield Top

Introducing Pattern Hacking For Curves (and, Springfield Top now in print!)

April 10, 2017

October 16, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
online workshops, Pattern Hacking for Curves, Springfield Kits, Springfield Top, Springfield Top printed pattern
6 comments

When I first learned to sew, I sometimes dismissed patterns for reasons like the hem length or neckline shape. As I learned more, I realized how foolish this was: the joy of sewing is...

29 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Inspiration, My Wardrobe, My Wardrobe, Skirts, Springfield Top, Tops

Summer in silk: Springfield Top & M6931 maxi skirt

August 29, 2016

October 16, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
M6931, maxi skirt, silk, Springfield Top, summer
6 comments

I don't know what it's like where you are, but this summer in Boston has been brutally hot. One day my car got to 38.5 degrees celsius.... oof! And when it's that warm, I...

26 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top

Springfield Sewalong Day 5: Hemming

August 26, 2016

January 17, 2018
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
hemming, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top
5 comments

Today's the final day of the Springfield Sewalong! And it's a simple one: hemming. Fold up hem by 1/4" (6mm) to the wrong side, press. Then fold up by another 1/4" (6mm) and press...

24 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top

Springfield Sewalong Day 4: Finish armholes and neckline with bias facings

August 24, 2016

January 17, 2018
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
binding, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top
4 comments

Today, we're sewing a clean finish for the armholes and neckline using bias facings, which gives a really nice professional finish. You have two options for bias. First, you can make the bias facing from your...

22 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top

How to sew a side seam with French seams and slits

August 22, 2016

August 17, 2016
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
french seams with side slit, sewing french seams, Springfield Top
5 comments

I love using French seams, but they present a little bit of a challenge if there's something else on that seam like a zipper, or side seam slits, like on the Springfield Top. Here's...

19 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top

Springfield Sewalong Day 3: Sew shoulders and side seams

August 19, 2016

Today, our top is going to start looking like an actual top! We'll be tackling the shoulder seams, side seams, and finishing the side seam slits. If you're using French seams, there will be...

17 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top

Springfield Sewalong Day 2: Sew back

August 17, 2016

August 17, 2016
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
springfield back, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top
1 comment

Welcome back to the Springfield Top sewalong! Today we're going to be sewing the back. View A and View B have differently constructed backs, so we'll deal with them separately. Sew View A back Pin...

15 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top

Springfield Sewalong Day 1: Prepare fabric & pattern, and sew bust darts

August 15, 2016

August 15, 2016
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
Springfield Top, springfield top sewalong
3 comments

Hi everyone! Now that we've learned how to choose our size, grade between sizes, adjust bust darts and use French seams, it's time to start making our Springfield Top. Prepare fabric and pattern First up, we...

11 Aug

Cashmerette Patterns, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top, Tutorials

How to sew French seams on the Springfield Top

August 11, 2016

January 17, 2018
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
French seams, Springfield sewalong, Springfield Top, tutorial
7 comments

A great way to instantly elevate your Springfield Top is to use French seams, which are a remarkably easy, but super professional, way to finish all the inside seams of your garment so that they...

Made for Curves

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Made for Curves

Great ‘fits start with great fit. That’s why we specialize in sizes 0-32 and cup sizes C-H.

Made for Confidence

When you wear clothes that fit all of you—your body, your style, your individuality.

Made for Community

Experience sewing like never before—not as a solo craft, but as a shared experience.

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