Oaklynn is our next cool weather must-have pattern! Oaklynn comes with two fun main options – a solid option, or a colorblocked option that’s great for using up those smaller pieces. I usually save those pieces for my kids, but not any more!! As usual, Oaklynn comes with plenty of variety. Hem line options include high hip, full hip, curved…
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Thank you for joining us over the last week for our Fae SAL! I loved seeing all of your cardis and smiling faces, and even MORE excited that we’re getting a little cool weather on this island π Β If you started but havenβt had a chance to finish, or if you are planning to tackle this project at a later…
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Today’s the last day of our Fae Sew-a-long, unless you’re adding the optional pockets π Since we have a little extra time through the weekend to catch up, the hem band and neckband/shawl are combined into one day. If you’re pressed for time, you can always do one today and one tomorrow, though. Do keep in mind that the shawl…
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Sylvia is our newest addition to the pattern fam! I think we say this every test, but HOLY COW, wait until you see all of our testers! Whew, the world is not even ready for the heat they’re about the bring. We hope you get some time to sew for yourself soon, AND that Sylvia makes you feel just as…
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It’s Day 4 of our Fae Sew-a-long! We’re cruising right on through the week. Today we’ll be sewing up our side seams, and attaching our cuffs. Looking to skip sleeve pieces? Check out the Fae hacks here. Donβt forget: Make sure you are taking an accurate and consistent seam allowance. Match up bottom hem edges, underarm seams, color block…
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We’re already halfway through of our Fae sew-a-long! Today we’re sewing up our sleeves. Remember that you can choose from lantern, color-blocked lantern, or fitted sleeves. We also have hack on the blog for extra long cuffs, if that’s your preference. The dolman sleeve, paired with the intentional billowy fit of the lantern sleeves, does make it tempting to…
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Today is Day 2 of our Fae sew-a-long! It’s a super easy day – we’re just stitching up our shoulder seams. Remember that if you mash sizes for the front pieces of Fae, you will need to do the same for the back piece! If you are having to stretch your shoulder seams at all to get them to match…
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Fae (Women’s, Youth, and Baby) is one of my favorite cardi patterns EVER; I love the fun, color-blocked sleeves, and the cozy, loose fit. I have so much fun mixing and matching prints for the sleeves, but if that’s not your thing, there are more subdued fitted or lantern sleeve options, too. π Check out the line drawings below for…
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Hi, I am going to show you how easy it is to make a bust adjustment to your Reese pattern, whether that means adding a little extra ease or taking some away.Β However, there are two things we will need to check off first. 1- Are you sure you need a full bust adjustment? Made For Mermaids drafts for a…
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Fall weather, is that you?!?!?! It dropped about six degrees in Okinawa today, and I was mere minutes from breaking out all the pumpkins and fall decor! I resisted the urge, but I’m not going to hold out much longer π Our new Logan patterns are going to be the PERFECT transition piece from the sweaty days of summer to…
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