Tag Archives: tutorial

06 Apr

Auburn Blazer, Cashmerette Patterns, Tutorials

How to Sew a Bound Buttonhole

April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021
Posted by Ayelet
auburn blazer, blazer sewing pattern, bound buttonhole, buttonhole, cashmerette auburn blazer, sewing tutorial, tutorial
3 comments

Bound buttonholes are a great way to add a sophisticated, couture detail to your handmade outerwear. Today, we'll be showing you sew a bound buttonhole with easy to follow step-by-step directions!

29 Mar

Tutorials

How to Raise or Lower a Princess Seam Curve

March 29, 2021

January 2, 2026
Posted by Ayelet
adjusting princess seams, bust fitting, bust tutorial, lower bust apex, princess seams, raise bust apex, tutorial
13 comments

Princess seams can do wonders for full busts, but what do you do if the curve of the seam doesn't follow the shape of your bust? Today, we'll be showing you how...

03 Nov

Calder Pants & Shorts, Calder Sewalong, Cashmerette Patterns

Calder Pants & Shorts Sewalong: Prepare Your Fabric and Pattern

November 3, 2020

November 3, 2020
Posted by Ayelet
calder pants, calder pants & shorts, calder sewalong, calder shorts, Sewalong, tutorial
1 comment

Are you ready to sew your first pair of Calder Pants & Shorts? Today, we’re kicking off our sewalong by going through our prep checklist to make sure our pattern and fabric are ready...

16 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Tutorials

How to Do a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) on a Darted or Dartless Bodice

October 16, 2020

October 23, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
bust adjustment, FBA, fba tutorial, full bust adjustment, how to do an fba, tutorial
10 comments

A full bust adjustment is one of the most common adjustments that curvy sewists tend to make, but it's not as scary as it sounds! Here's how to do a full bust adjustment (FBA)...

13 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Tutorials

How to Choose Your Cup Size

October 13, 2020

January 6, 2021
Posted by Ayelet
Cashmerette cup size, cup size, tutorial
24 comments

The joy of cup sized patterns like Cashmerette is that you can get an amazing fit straight away, without having to make tons of bust adjustments! But to do that it's important to pick...

09 Oct

Cashmerette Patterns, Tutorials

How to Take Your Measurements for Sewing Clothes

October 9, 2020

October 23, 2025
Posted by Ayelet
how to measure yourself, measurements, tutorial
11 comments

Getting accurate measurements of your body is the first step to creating beautiful, handmade garments that fit. Today, we'll be showing you how to take your measurements for sewing your own clothes. Like with ready-to-wear...

11 Jun

Ipswich Swimsuit

Shelf Bra Tutorial — Ipswich Swimsuit

June 11, 2018

June 5, 2018
Posted by Carrie McGowan
Ipswich Bikini, Ipswich Swimsuit, shelf bra, tutorial
8 comments

One of the great things about the Ipswich Swimsuit is how supportive it is with the underwired, foam-cupped internal swim bra, but if you don’t need or want that much support, it’s quite easy...

19 Apr

Cashmerette Patterns, Montrose Sewalong, Montrose Top, Tutorials

Guipure Lace: Tips and Tricks for Sewing – Montrose Sewalong

April 19, 2018

April 13, 2018
Posted by Carrie McGowan
guipure lace, Montrose sewalong, Montrose Top, tips and tricks, tutorial
15 comments

Welcome to day 3 of the Montrose Top sewalong! Today is a special post dedicated to sewing with guipure and other open laces. Guipure lace is a heavier lace with many open sections; it...

30 Jan

Tutorials

How to change a bodice with darts to princess seams

January 30, 2017

June 23, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
how to convert darts to a princess seams, princess seams, tutorial
14 comments

Updated 1.1.2021: The Upton Dress & Skirt plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack includes a princess seamed bodice--no need to pattern hack if you don't want to! Once you have a bodice that fits you...

10 Jan

Cashmerette Patterns, Harrison Shirt, Harrison Shirtdress, Tutorials

How to add sleeves to the Harrison Shirtdress

January 10, 2017

November 19, 2017
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
Harrison Shirtdress, harrison shirtdress sleeves, tutorial
14 comments

If you want to add sleeves to the Harrison Shirtdress, that's totally do-able! Your first thought might be: easy, I'll just sew the sleeves on from the Harrison Shirt. However, the Harrison Shirtdress is drafted...

31 Oct

Tutorials

How to do a full bicep adjustment to make sleeves larger

October 31, 2016

December 18, 2025
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
full arm adjustment, full bicep adjustment, make sleeves larger, sleeve fitting, tutorial
13 comments

One of the most common issues curvy sewists have with sewing patterns is finding the sleeves are too tight, so today I'm bringing you an easy tutorial that will help you adjust any one-piece...

08 Sep

Tutorials

Tutorial: How to narrow shoulders & alter a neckline

September 8, 2016

February 17, 2026
Posted by Jenny Rushmore
Concord T-Shirt, narrow shoulder adjustment, neckline adjustment, tutorial
17 comments

The Concord T-Shirt is designed with a deep wide neckline, but if that's not your style - or you have narrow shoulders - no worries, there are some simple adjustments you can make! Today I'm...

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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

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