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Hey mates, todays post is about the Solberg Jacket but can be applied to any kind of garment where you'd like a neater seam finish. The Solberg calls for overlocking - but if you don't have the right colour to blend into your fabric, some bound seams are a bloody lovely alternative. Here we go. What you'll need: The Solberg Jacket or any other garment you'd like to try this on. Bias binding - I cut my strips of binding 2.5cm / 1 inch wide.  How to do the thing: Follow the instructions that come with the pattern. When it comes to a...

Hey mates, today I'll be showing you how I would do a FBA on the Homme Wrap. First things first, do you need an FBA? There are a few ways to tell if you need to do an FBA. If your full bust measurement is larger than the full bust measurement that corresponds to your high bust measurement in the size chart. Also, if you've sewn a toile and there is tightness in the bust, the fabric is pulling forward at the front armhole, or there are drags lines radiating out from the bust. It's always worth checking the finished...

Hey mates. I had someone ask me the other day about creating a playlist with the artists that are the inspiration behind my pattern names. And that was all the encouragement I needed to write this blog post. I'll take any excuse to talk about my favourite music.  For context, I name my sewing patterns after musicians that I love/listened to during the pattern making process (the older patterns are named after suburbs I've lived in/spent a lot of time in). So if you're into rock, grunge, metal, prog - anything dirty, sometimes heavy, sometimes soft, melodic, industrial and a...

Hey mates, todays post is a continuation of part 1. You can find the pocket downloads in that post if you haven't already got them.  We left off having cut out your pocket pattern pieces and you'll also need your bodice all sewn up and pressed neatly.  I already regret my fabric choice - if you take anything away from this blog post, please let it be choosing the right fabric. Natural fibres that take heat well (as there will be a lot of steam pressing to set folds into the fabric). Choose a sturdy weave. Denim and canvas are...

When I was designing this pattern, I had a few different directions I could have gone in regards to the pocket situation. Ultimately I chose the minimal zip pocket that you can see below. A lot my customers mentioned layering this piece and something sleeker would be an easier fit under coats and jackets. If you haven't already gotten your hands on a copy of the Davis Crossbody Vest pattern, you can find it here.     BUT today I'm coming at ya with 3D pockets galore. If you've got the Davis Belt pattern already (if you haven't, you can...