Introducing the newest Hey June pattern – the Fairmount Shacket! The Overview Fairmount comes in two size groupings – 0-20 with a B sewing cup and 14 – 30 with a D sewing cup. This shacket is a relaxed, drop-sleeve button-down halfway between a shirt and a jacket. It is designed to be worn over …
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How to sew a Convertible Collar
A convertible collar differs from a standard collar in that the stand is built-in, rather than being a separate pattern piece. This makes convertible collars easier to construct, and also lends them a more casual look. They’re usually found more on coats, jackets, camp-style shirts, and now, the shacket. The Fairmount Shacket features a convertible …
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Draft a drop-sleeve tee pattern || VIDEO
I made this video tutorial to show you how to draft a drop-sleeve tee pattern from any regular set-in sleeve knit tee pattern. For this version, I used the Union St. Tee in my regular size, and just created a binding for the neckline instead of a band. Sometimes you just want that extra casual …
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Phoenix Blouse Dress Tutorial
Here’s one that’s already been done multiple times by you creative folks, and I decided it needed its own tutorial – the Phoenix Blouse as a dress! Pattern designers will tell you that self-editing is one of the hardest parts of pattern design. I had the idea to extend Phoenix into a boho-style dress from …
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A-line Amalfi Dress Tutorial
Please welcome Audrey to the blog with a tutorial for her gorgeous maxi-length A-line Amalfi Dress! Hi there! It’s Audrey from Skirt Fixation and I’m delighted to share my tutorial for the perfect summer dress using the Amalfi Dress pattern. In my opinion, a lot of people overlook the Amalfi pattern thinking the silhouette isn’t for them, …
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French Bias Binding: A tutorial
Up to this point, all Hey June patterns except the Charleston Dress use the French method of applying bias tape. Once I discovered this method, I was sold. It is so much simpler and more intuitive than “regular” bias applications, and has the benefit of only requiring one pressed fold if you’re making your own. …
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