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How to make a full belly adjustment – featuring Sybil Skirt

Sep 28, 2023 | Fitting, How To

If you are like me, you may find yourself falling between sizes in many patterns. For relaxed fit patterns, sizing up or down is a pretty simple solution to that issue. But when sewing a more fitted garment such as the Sybil Pencil Skirt, I found that...

How to Fix a Gaping Arm Scye with Presto Tunic

Sep 14, 2023 | Fitting, How To, Presto Tunic

Hey it’s Noreen chatting with you about fitting again! Raise your hand if you’ve ever had an issue with gaping around the armhole. Lot’s of hands, mine included! I’m going to use the Presto Tunic which is today’s Feature Friday pattern to talk about that gap...

How to alter the straps and neckline on Tempo Dress

Aug 17, 2023 | Pattern Hack, Tempo Sundress

Wanna change up the neckline, modify the straps, or install a button placket on your sewing pattern? This blog is for you! Let’s hack together Hi everyone! I’m Annick, An Ca, from flaxfield_sewing and I want to share something with you that I’m really...

5 Ways to Sew Gathering

Aug 3, 2023 | How To, Ravinia Skirt, Sewing School

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3 Hacks for Summer Basics Tank

Jul 20, 2023 | How To, Pattern Hack, Summer Basics

Ruching, V-neckline, and Placket Hi everyone! I’m Annick, An Ca, from flaxfield_sewing and I’m so happy to share my excitement about the versatile Summer Basics Pattern! As Love Notions itself says: “What’s more basic than a tank top and tank dress? Not much when it...