Tutorials and techniques

How is the Sew-Along going? You have been able to try your bodice now and we are now going to make the sleeves and set them in the armhole. This…

I love pockets for their practicality and the detail they add to any simple design. I thought it would be nice to add an optional pocket template for the Camí…

Today we’ll do some actual sewing, so grab your bodice pattern pieces and your fabric! BODICE FRONT DARTS 1.Take your bodice front piece and make sure you have transfered all…

Edit: I created a Camí Sew-Along flicker group so you can post pictures of your on-going project, show your fabric… But if you have any questions, better ask them here…

Have you found your fabric for the Camí Sew-Along? Well, you still have this week end to go shopping as today you are supposed to be making your muslin and…

Let’s begin the Camí dress Sew-Along with the fabric selection. The pattern specifies that you choose among cotton poplin, cotton sateen, linen, chambray, a cotton-silk blend or even a lightweight…

Hello! How would you like to continue the shirt tutorial? Another step I found difficult when sewing my first shirt was the sleeve placket and the cuff. I wanted it…

How about a little step by step today? I thought I would take photos while sewing the classic men shirt I made for my boyfriend in order to explain some…

If you’re like me, when you see a garment you like on the internet, you want to know how it’s made. There is nothing more frustating than finding the perfect…

That’s the last dress I made: the famous barbecue dress worn by Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the wind. I made it for a special occasion (I don’t wear that…

Let’s follow yesterday’s post and continue on the flamenca dress. We have set the the sleeves in the body and attached them to the lining, what we need to do…

I am getting ready right now for the Andalusian party tonight so I thought it would be appropriate to make a new post about the flamenca dress. If you remember,…