Hello sew-friends! Today I have a simple but oh-so-good pattern hack for you. For this hack, I'm taking the racerback tank top from my Summer Sweatsuit pattern and turning it into a maxi dress with a side slit. I released the Summer Sweatsuit almost exactly one year ago. I had planned to do some tank hacks then, but never got around to it. So, I’m really happy to finally be sharing this one with you. (Btw, check out the Summer Sewalong for lots of tips and hacks to the shorts patterns.)
DIY Wide Leg Knit Pants - Summer Sweatsuit pattern hack
Hello sew-friends! Today, I have another hack to the Summer Sweatsuit pattern. Last week, I shared how to convert the shorts pattern into jogger style pants and today I’ll show you how to hack the pattern to make wide leg knit pants. This is a comfy, relaxed silhouette, perfect for lounging around. Depending on the type of fabric, they could even look a bit stylish. Read on to learn more.
How to calculate fabric stretch percentage - Video tutorial
Hello sew-friends! In today’s YouTube video, I’m talking about fabric stretch percentage. If you've ever sewn a pair of leggings or a swimsuit, then you know how important stretch can be in your handmade garments. Read on and watch the video to learn all about fabric stretch, why it’s important, a bit about fabric stretch terminology and, most importantly, how to calculate fabric stretch percentage.