You guys are super sewers! I love doing these sew alongs-it seems like you guys enjoy them so I'll definitely try and continue them. Enough about me, let's turn the spotlight on you! In no particular order, here are your Rachel wraps! (click on any pic or link to take you to the flickr page) Love the pink fabric and crisp white edge on … [Read more...]
Rachel wrap part 3: finishing up
January 26, 2011 By 13 Comments
Well, let's get that shirt put together, shall we? Click here to download and print the entire sew along!Click below for more details! Grab your shirt pieces and read on... Lay the back piece right side up, then lay the two front pieces right sides down, like so. Pin, sew, and serge or zig zag the shoulder seams. Then sew a gathering … [Read more...]
Rachel wrap part 2: bias tape and starting the sleeves
January 25, 2011 By 9 Comments
Day two: ready to go?Click below for more details! Today we'll work on bias tape, first off, you'll need to make some if you didn't purchase yours. It's easy-here's a quick (but with lotsa pictures) tutorial. (pardon the different fabric) Fold your piece of fabric over like so-that angle is the bias. (feel free to ignore me if you're like, … [Read more...]
Rachel wrap part 1: pattern and pieces
January 24, 2011 By 16 Comments
Alright, Rachel wrap shirt, take one.Read on!Click below for more details! Edit: Thanks to my amazing reader, Greta, this tutorial is being made available to print in PDF form! Click here for the printable tutorial! Pattern time! We'll start off pretty similar to the Sadie shirt, So. Find a shirt that fits your child. Lay it out, … [Read more...]
Rachel wrap sew-along!
January 19, 2011 By 26 Comments
drum roll please.....har har just kidding. Anywhoo! Are you ready for the next sew-along? Good, cause it's gonna be next week! yay! And we're gonna make this uber cute wrap shirt-which I dubbed the Rachel wrap shirt. I know, I should name it after Charlotte...next time. I figured she should be able to wear the outfit named after her, huh? And … [Read more...]