by Aims | Sep 14, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
The cult worthy Ogden cami! The Ogden Cami pattern by True Bias is known and loved by many (for good reason!) in the sewing community. These cami’s can be whipped up in one night once the kids are snoozing in their beds. They are super easy to throw on with so...
by Aims | Aug 26, 2019 | All, Tutorials
To scrunchie or not to scrunchie? Is it scrunchy or scrunchie?! Google comes up with both so let’s go with scrunchie today! These fabric-covered pieces of elastic have experienced a recent resurgence. I haven’t fallen in love with the traditional scrunchies this...
by Aims | Jul 3, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
I’m as excited to share this make by Jill from Kneesocks and Goldilocks as little June is to wear it!! The Maker! I’ve been following Jill’s sewing journey for a couple of years and her dreamy pictures draw me in every single time! Jill sews for...
by Aims | Jun 10, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
The Maker! I discovered Tessa from Sewspoke over a year ago and instantly loved the polished feel of her makes – they’re elegant and edgy all at the same time. Tessa is an architect by day and her eye for design is evident in her makes. I’m itching...
by Aims | Jun 9, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
I recall my mother-in-law telling me when my oldest son was just baby how liberated I would feel when I could just walk out of the house with my purse and nothing else! No nappy bag, fuller than a magician’s hat – overflowing with nappies, wipes, snacks,...
by Aims | May 30, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
The Maker! I first connected with Nicole at the beginning of the year through the wonderful world of Instagram. And ever since then she has been brightening my feed with that smile you see here and all of her awesome makes. She is one of those people that make the...
by Aims | May 18, 2019 | All, Tutorials
You thought we were finished sewing the Flint Pants by Megan Nielsen. But it’s bonus time! Megan has a fabulous free add on that turns the Flint pattern into overalls! Holly Darling also put together a great tutorial on how to make them. Inspired by this I made...
by Aims | May 16, 2019 | All, Tutorials
Today my friends, we have reached the final step in sewing your Flint Pants. I love a wide hem and the weight and body it gives to the bottom edge of the garment. Whic is exactly what the hem on the Flints were designed to do! If you want something with lighter feel...
by Aims | May 15, 2019 | All, Tutorials
Today we are sewing up the button waistband on the Flint Pants or Shorts! If you want a cleaner, more streamlined look then this is the waistband for you! Actually if you want it even more minimal, you could hack it so that the buttons are sewn on the inside of the...
by Aims | May 14, 2019 | All, Tutorials
In combination with the clever hidden closure in the pocket, the tie waistband of the Flint Pants and Shorts is the signature of this design. Not only is a beautiful visual detail, it is also super practical! I love how it enables the notions for the project to be so...
by Aims | May 13, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
Toiles or muslins, do you make them? I’m usually sewing at night while my kids are sleeping so I don’t always want to spend the time making a toile. Sometimes I adjust the fit as the garment starts to take shape. This can definitely work if you’re trying it on as you...
by Aims | May 13, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
Today we are putting your Flint pants together! By the time you have finished these steps your pants will actually start to look like pants! In fact, if you are at all worried about the fit of your pants, before you commit to sewing the below you can check the fit....
