This purple waffle knit was asking to be a surplice sweater DIY. I pattern hacked McCall's M7991 for the style.
This purple waffle knit was asking to be a surplice sweater DIY. I pattern hacked McCall's M7991 for the style.
The Adrienne Blouse in a super stretchy jersey and sweater knit. One pattern, two romantic tops - see my sewing tips.
I sewed up the Paradise Patterns Pua Tank for a perfectly graphic top. See my pattern review for this free pattern!
In 2020 I've learned to sew with knits and created this lovely purple dress with McCall's M7991. Check out tips to sew this ponte knit dress.
Want to become a better sewist faster? Sew with commercial sewing patterns. Here's a buyer's guide to sewing patterns online.
Oh no, I sewed it too big! Crap, now my me-made is way too small! If you want to know why you're sewing clothes that don't fit the way you expect, you need to understand ease. Put simply, ease is the difference between your body measurements and the full measurements of a finished garment. Total ease combines the comfort and aesthetic of clothing and, in my opinion, it's the single most important measure of design. Let's define ease so you can use this concept to create clothes that fit your body and style. What is fitting ease? Fitting ease, plus we[...]