Convertible All Well Bucket Bag in Warao Family Print
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,...Merrit Makes Adorable Isca Shirt by Marilla Walker
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...Flint Pants Sew Along – detachable bib hack!
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...Flint Pants Sew Along – Hemming and finishing your pants!
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...Flint Pants Sew Along – Sew the Button Waistband!
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...
Flint Pants Sew Along – Tie Waistband Construction
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...Flint Pants Sew Along – Common Fit Adjustments
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...Flint Pants Sew Along – Sew the Seams!
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....
Flint Pants Sew Along – Sewing the Pockets!
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....
