News — Akerfeldt Coat

I'm writing this blog post to coincide with the impending release of my next pattern - the Akerfeldt Coat. This pattern is finished with flat felled seams and there are some areas in which these seams are folded over, or meet another seam and it creates a fair bit of bulk. Not a good time if you're unprepared. An industrial sewing machine is the preferred choice for sewing this pattern. But fear not. The following tips should get you through on a domestic machine with minimal broken needles and swearing.    1. Use the appropriate needles for your fabric. Most sewing...