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Duplantier Dress - Adding Ruffles to the Bodice

Duplantier Dress Pattern Hack

Duplantier Dress - Adding Ruffles to the Bodice

Hey mates - this blog post about adding ruffles to the Duplantier Dress has been written by Jasmin, a very talented human I have had the pleasure of working with on numerous pattern tests. If you're not following already, check out Jasmin on Instagram here. Her posts are always incredibly informative, detailed and inspiring. If you haven't already, you can buy the Duplantier Dress here. The Ruffles The Duplantier Dress offers lots of opportunities for turning it into a very unique garment, that truly represents your style. Not only does the pattern include two different sleeve styles, but you can easily shorten...

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Sanders Button Up - Pattern Hacks : Removing the Seam Lines to Create a Plain Front and a Plain Back

Pattern Hack Pattern Tutorial Sanders Button Up

Sanders Button Up - Pattern Hacks : Removing the Seam Lines to Create a Plain Front and a Plain Back

Good news mates - if you're looking for a plainer alternative to the front yoke/pocket scenario of the Sanders Button Up - it's super easy to remove this seam line and create one pattern piece.  I will also show you how quick and easy it is to remove the seam lines/panels on the lower half of the back to have one flat pattern piece without the shaping (if you'd prefer a boxier fit).  First things first, if you haven't already purchased the pattern, you can buy it here. For a plain front: Take the Front Yoke and Front pattern pieces....

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Fremantle Pants Pattern Hack- Part 2: In-seam Pockets

Fremantle Pants Pattern Hack Pattern making Pattern Tutorial

Fremantle Pants Pattern Hack- Part 2: In-seam Pockets

Hello again! Today's post is a continuation from yesterdays post of altering the Fremantle Pants into a high waist pant. If you haven't already read it - you can see it here.  I mentioned in my last post that I'd be making this version into shorts. I already have so many pairs of Fremantle Pants in heavy rotation and now that it's coming into summer here, these pasty legs of mine need to see some sun. Please don't be confused if you see the pattern pieces and instructions interchanging between shorts and pants. This won't affect the rest of the tutorial....

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Fremantle Pants Pattern Hack - Part 1: Raising the Waistline

Fremantle Pants Pattern Hack Pattern making Pattern Tutorial

Fremantle Pants Pattern Hack - Part 1: Raising the Waistline

Get your pattern making tools and paper out folks – today we’re doing an easy alteration to my latest pattern release - the Fremantle Pants!  This unisex pattern has been designed to sit halfway between the waist and hips, but I'm noticing the ladies making these pants have the inclination to wear them higher! And why not - high waist pants are the shiz. I have a lot of cropped tops ending a little bit below my waist, and my Fremantle Pants are just a touch too short to wear with them (and nobody needs to see my pasty white...

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