by Stephanie | Sep 16, 2024 | Sewing
I have been meaning to write this story for a while, and I’m finally getting to it now. Some background to start us off…A few years ago I stumbled upon a pattern company called Cashmerette. (Rant incoming.) They are an incredibly size inclusive...
by Stephanie | Aug 6, 2024 | Sewing
Hi to all you lovely sewing people. Are you ready for the next step on this journey? To recap: you’ve measured yourself carefully and decided which pattern will be the one you try. Now you are ready to figure out which size(s) to make. Come along, let’s...
by Stephanie | Jul 31, 2024 | Sewing
Hello again, sewing friends. I want to talk about ease today. Ease means the difference between your body measurements and your finished garment measurements. I always feel a little guilty? shameful? that I just jump into my chosen topic instead of writing 6 pages of...
by Stephanie | Apr 19, 2024 | Sewing
You meticulously took your measurements, but now what?? How does one find a pattern that will be loved? Aah, now we’re asking the right questions. Each pattern company drafts on a slightly different body block. But wait, what is a body block? Well, a body block is the...
by Stephanie | Feb 24, 2024 | Sewing
Hello again, sewing friends. I have a feeling this is going to get lengthy. So, if you read all the way to the end, I have a prize for you. Today I want to talk about how to measure. Good fit starts with correct measurements. And correct measurements start with an...
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