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....
by Aims | May 12, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
The signature feature of the Flint Pants is the hidden closure in the left pocket. This is one of the things that make this pattern into such a great introduction to sewing pants. The construction is easy to follow and avoids the need for a fly or zip insertion....
by Aims | May 11, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
Welcome to the second day of the Flint Pants Sew Along! Today we are going to put needle to fabric and start sewing!! Yesterday was all about printing and cutting out your pattern. If you haven’t done that yet, don’t worry, we’re taking this step by step so there is...
by Aims | May 10, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
Excuse my strange pose above – I do love flowers but mostly I just didn’t know what to do with my hands! But that is not the point, what I want to tell you is how excited I am to be kicking off the Flint Pants and Shorts Sew Along!! I can’t wait to...
by Aims | May 10, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tips
We’re just an hour away from beggining the Flint Pants and Shorts #sewitwithindybindy! If you don’t have your pattern yet, pop over to this post to get your 20% discount code! So here is some food for thought! The Flint pants by Megan Nielsen are perfection as they...
by Aims | May 7, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
The Flint Pants and Shorts #sewitwithindybindy is only days away! If you’ve got your pattern and you want to get ready to sew with me come Friday – today is all about tips for selecting your fabric and knowing just how much you’ll need. So get ready for some retail...
by Aims | May 5, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
Making trousers Have you made trousers before? I wanted to for the longest time but was intimidated by the thought of making fit adjustments. It felt like a whole other level of sewing skills would be required. So.. I put it off and kept letting it slip down my...
by Aims | May 2, 2019 | Sewspiration, Tutorials
I’m so excited to announce the very first #sewitwithindybindy!!! I’m hosting a sew along for the fabulous Flint Pants by Megan Nielsen! It will start on Friday 10th May and will run for 7 days. I’ll be posting here and going live on Instagram daily on everything from...
by Aims | Apr 11, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
‘The epitome of Springtime in gorgeous Nocogou fabric’ is how Meg from Meg Made Sewing sums up her new dress. When Meg picked the beautiful Rosemary and Lemon print she knew she wanted to make something for Spring and Summer with a vintage feel. She...
by Aims | Feb 21, 2019 | All, Sewspiration
 The PANTS! When Ensemble Patterns and Chalk and Notch came out with the awesome ParasolxOrchid collaboration I snapped it up immediately. The multiple jumpsuit, dress and trouser options made it a no brainer for me. A parasolxorchid jumpsuit is in my near future but...
