Category Archives: TUTORIALS

This tutorial is to support the welt pocket instructions in the Mykonos Pattern booklet found on pages 60-63. Position the Welt Opening Fusing (AG) on the wrong side of the pants using the Back Pocket Template (AH). Apply fusing with an iron and transfer pattern markings. On the right side of the fabric, transfer all…

This tutorial is to support the neckline placket instructions in the Cameron Pattern booklet found on pages 27-35. This tutorial uses dark blue thread to clearly show stitching. Be sure to use matching thread when sewing your Cameron. To get started, make sure the interfacing is applied to the wrong side of all four neck…

This tutorial is to support the dart instructions in the Nico Pattern booklet found on page 23. Transfer the dot markings from the Front (Piece A) to your fabric using your preferred method. This tutorial uses small red dots with a fabric pen. Fold the upper strap down to align the dart edges with wrong…

This tutorial is to support the collar instructions in the Capucine Pattern booklet starting on page 36. At this point in the process, the pieces should look something like this. Interfacing applied, the hang loop installed, pattern markings drawn, stay stitching in place, and corners clipped. Note: Make sure the pattern markings are transferred to…

This tutorial is to support the collar instructions in the Capucine Pattern booklet starting on page 27. Transfer the collar pattern marking to the fabric. Then mark a stitch guide line 2” up and 2” over from the dot marking with a fabric chalk or pen. Note: The line along the collar is 1/2” from…

This tutorial is to support the facing instructions in the Ami Pattern booklet starting on page 39. The blouse and facing should look something like this at this point. On the wrong side of the blouse, mark a line 1/4” from the center folded edge with a fabric pen or chalk. With the wrong side…

This tutorial is to support the instructions for installing the zipper found in the Charlie Pattern booklet on pages 69-71. This tutorial uses dark blue thread to clearly show stitching. Be sure to use matching thread when sewing your Charlie Pants. At this point, the pants should look similar to this — waistband sewn on…

This tutorial is to support the placket instructions in the Charlie Pattern booklet found on pages 36-39. Dark colored thread is used in this tutorial to clearly show the stitching. While sewing your Charlie pattern, be sure to use thread that closely matches the fabric. After cutting out the pieces, it can be helpful to…

This tutorial is to support the waistband instructions in the Hana Pattern booklet found on pages 47-56. To start, make sure the Back Waistbands, Right Front Waistbands, and Left Front Waistbands are cut mirrored and interfaced on the wrong sides. Use the pattern markings and refer to page 48 of the booklet to tell which…