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...]
sadie shirts!
October 29, 2010 By 21 Comments
I am so excited about this sew along and how it turned out...You guys made some pretty darn cute shirts! I am busy thinking about the next sew along-cause this was so fun! Maybe a dress next?...sorry to those of you with boys...everyone knows a little girl who needs wants a new dress, right? So...here are all ya'lls cute Sadie shirts! … [Read more...]
sew-along part 5: hem, collar, buttons
October 22, 2010 By 19 Comments
Last day of the sew-along! I hope you guys have been having fun making this shirt!Or at least, watching me make it. ;) Also, sorry that a few of you had troubles with the sleeves! Those little buggers can be nasty. Click below for more! So, for today....first off, let's hem that bad boy! Serge or zig zag the raw edge, and fold … [Read more...]
sew-along part 4: sleeves
October 21, 2010 By 8 Comments
Let's tackle those sleeves! If you're like me and have ever broken out in a cold sweat when you think about sleeves: fear not, they are not as bad as they seem. Click below for more!So first, unfold your sleeve pieces... and hem the edges. (you could do them later when they're sewn into the shirt, but I despise sewing tiny … [Read more...]
sew along part 3: button closure
October 20, 2010 By 11 Comments
Sew, let's get going on the button closure for your shirt! Dontcha love sewing humor? har har. Click below for more! Grab your small piece of main fabric, the one that was about 3"x6". Serge or zig zag stitch the edges. In the center of your back piece, place it right side down like so, and pin...then using a ruler and tailor's chalk … [Read more...]
sew along part 2: bodice and placket
October 19, 2010 By 11 Comments
So today we'll sew together the bodice and placket. (edit: this is not the only way to do it...reader Tara saw a much better way, to sew the placket together and then sew it on top of the bodice, no cutting involved. Both ways work-just make sure it's centered if you sew it directly to the uncut bodice piece. So, pick your poison … [Read more...]
sew along part 1: pattern and pieces
October 18, 2010 By 22 Comments
Are you all set with your fabric, etc!? Let's jump right in and make a pattern! Did I lose any of you? Fear not-I am here to figuratively hold your hand through this process!Click below for more! So. You have that shirt that fits your child (looser is better in this case), right? Lay it out, folded in half like so. I use white wrapping … [Read more...]