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The Darlow pants pattern is finally here!
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Saying goodbye to 2018
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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Playsuit

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In the Folds just turned three!
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Would you like to pattern test for In the Folds?
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It's pattern testing time again!
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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Ruffle Sleeve Top

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Printed sewing patterns are almost here!

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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Pleated Summer dress

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New Pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Jumpsuit

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The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing up (sewing button and tacking the facing)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing the hem with bias binding
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Sewing an all-in-one facing
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How to sew a hand-stitched button loop
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Attaching the shoulder panels (View B)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Hemming + sewing button in place
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Binding the neckline
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The Collins Top Sew-along : How to make a button loop closure
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The Collins Top Sew-Along : Sewing the sleeves
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How to sew a bias bound seam
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The Collins Top Sew-Along : Assembling the body of the top (both views)
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Introducing Saki - Sew-along photographer and all-round awesome maker!
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Planning your top (free downloadable template)
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The Collins Top Sew-Along : Lengthening the pattern
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Re-drafting the facing (required after full bust adjustment)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment - removing the bust dart
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment (FBA for a dartless bodice)
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The Collins Top Sew-along : Tester Round-up
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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Slouchy Cardi
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Are you joining me for #makersforfashrev?
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I’m Emily and welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I share my passion for the art of pattern making and sewing through the design of beautiful patterns and the development of thorough and thought-provoking tutorials.
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Would you like to sew the #darlowpants with me? Last year I tested three patterns (the Darlows and two jackets that will be released later in the year). During testing I got to hang out with other makers online and learn more about them and their sewing journey and I loved every minute of it. After spending so much time working on my own, I just loved these interactions with makers. I know the online sewing community interacts a lot online, but this format felt very different to the way we engage in other spaces. It is a much more relaxed vibe and people seemed to be more comfortable to share their experiences and ask for help and advice than in other contexts. It got me thinking that I would love to have this experience more often and to be able to share it with more people. Because of this, I thought it would be fun to create an online group so that we can sew our Darlow pants together! The sew-along will be a workspace on Slack and will run for 3 weeks from Friday February 22 - Friday March 15. Places will be limited, so if you’re interested please purchase the pattern as soon as you can and sign-up for the sew-along (you will receive an email with a link to this after purchase). In the first week we’ll introduce ourselves and support each other to pick a size and make a toile. I will also do my best to connect people to others in the group with similar fitting concerns so we can work through our pattern adjustments together in weeks 1 and 2. In week 3 it will be time to get sewing! I will be in the group to offer feedback and advice and will pop links to tutorials etc. that will help along the way, while I’m sure everyone will jump in with pointers and suggestions too. Thank you to those of you who have already registered, I’m looking forward to sewing with you!!
Drumroll please 🥁 🥁🥁The #darlowpants pattern is finally here! Yippee!! 👏👏👏 The Darlow pants are a cropped, tapered pant full of interesting panel lines and details. They have been designed to give a new spin to the classic pant and can be worn as an easy and casual option or dressed up for a nice evening option. The pants sit on the natural waist and feature a fly front with zip closure, shaped waistband, in-seam pockets, back pockets and hem facings. View A has slightly more volume through the leg than View B, and features patch pockets, while View B has back welt pockets. Both comprise a number of interesting shaped panel lines that encourage a unique shape and an interesting making experience for you! Keep swiping if you’d like to see the panel lines in all their glory! I have drawn the lines of the panels on some of the photographs, so that you can get a better idea of how the panel lines work on the body. Pattern available in PDF format now. Link in bio! Happy sewing lovely people ❤️❤️❤️ Model is my gorgeous friend and Studio buddy @marisabelarte 📷 by @lauramarii Hair and make up @lilamarvellmua
It’s been a long week! I took leave from my part-time job this week so that I could have a full 5 days in my studio to work on the Darlow pants and the next pattern I’m releasing in collaboration with @peppermintmagazine One of my goals for the year is to be a lot more organised and know exactly what’s coming up, so that I can do grown-up things like take annual leave when I need to (rather than run around like a headless chook like I normally do - which isn’t enjoyable for me or those around me). I decided to take a photo as a way to acknowledge this moment and the week that has been - messy hair and all! I’m exhausted from 5 days of being in charge of every tiny decision that has to be made when running a business (my part time job is normally a welcome break from that), but feeling very proud of all the work I managed to get done. But what I’m most proud of is the plan I made at the end of last year to make my time as a small business owner a little easier and a little more predictable and the way I have stuck to it so far this year. I can already feel the benefits in how I’m feeling day to day and that overwhelmed feeling that became an almost constant by the end of last year seems to have been sidelined, at least for now. What are you most proud of this week?
I love seeing all the things you do with In the Folds patterns to make them your own! This gorgeous jumpsuit is by @jasikaistrycurious was based off the #peppermintjumpsuit! . . . . #Repost @jasikaistrycurious⠀ ・・・⠀ Striped linen wrap jumpsuit is the @inthefolds #peppermintjumpsuit hacked with details/tips from @whatkatiesews and @threadsnips in fabric from @wearethefabricstore - LOVE this jumpsuit and will definitely be making another one for the fall! Thanks for the inspo, Katie and Catherine! Blog post up at jasikanicole.com ❤️

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