Welcome to Recess Raglan Week! The Recess Raglan is one of my favorite patterns and probably the one I've used the most! I started making a new batch of raglan tees for my kids for fall and decided to turn it into a week-long event with lots of blog posts and some free add-ons! So I hope you will be inspired to sew your own stack of tees this week! The Recess Raglan is on sale through the duration of this event, just $5 in the shop! Download today and get sewing! This pattern comes in sizes 18M to 8 and has 3 sleeve options. ...Continue Reading
Showing all results for: raglan pocket
Recess Raglan Hoodie Tutorial
More Raglans! Today is the final day of Recess Raglan Week! It's been really fun! If you missed any of the posts, here they are: Day 1: Recess Raglan Pouch Pocket Add-on Day 2: Upcycled Recess Raglan Tutorial Day 3: Recess Raglan Dress Hack Day 4: Front Pocket Add-on Pattern And since today is the LAST day of Recess Raglan Week, it is also the last day to purchase the pattern for just $5! Today I'm sharing how to upcycle an old sweatshirt (I used a teen size) into a Recess Raglan with a ...Continue Reading
Sewing 101: Simple Front Pocket Tutorial
I'm continuing Recess Raglan week into a second week, but only for 2 more days! I had more to share! Today is another pocket option, the simple front pocket tutorial! You can really add this to any pattern, it's a simple sewing skill that can add a lot to any garment. I love using pockets for accent fabric, especially if you have a little scrap of fabric lying around that you can't bear to part with. After I made this shirt, I wasn't quite sure about the scale of the pocket to the shirt, this one might be a little too big. But it is ...Continue Reading
Recess Raglan DRESS Hack
I'm having a blast making raglans, so I hope you are enjoying Recess Raglan Week! Yesterday I posted a video montage on instagram of a bunch of reader raglans, so check it out and see if yours made it! I'll be posting another one soon! Use the hashtag #recessraglan! So far we've added a pouch pocket and made raglans from upcycled clothing, so today: let's make it a dress (WITH a pouch pocket!)! I made this dress with Idlewild Fabrics by Riley Blake! I designed the Mod Triangle Print myself! It's not available for purchase yet, but I ...Continue Reading
Winter Sewing Projects
Winter sewing projects are some of my favorites! Think cozy fabrics, faux furs, fleece and flannel! Here are a few winter sewing patterns and easy sewing projects to keep you warm and happy throughout the winter season. Here are over 25 winter sewing projects to keep you in a good mood through the cold days. Reusable Hand Warmers - Keep your hands and pockets warm with this simple project! This is one of the easiest sewing projects you can make so it's great for a beginner! Fill the hand warmers with rice so you can use them again and ...Continue Reading
10 ways to refashion a t-shirt!
This post, 10 ways to refashion a t-shirt, is sponsored by Fiskars. A basic tee it the perfect base for so much creativity. I had fun chopping and sewing and trimming and I'm really excited to share TEN t-shirt refashions with you today! We'll get nice and scissor happy by chopping, adding, nipping and more to these tees. Refashions are an easy way to get started sewing, and also a simple afternoon project if you already sew. I started this project with the intention of creating 10 different t-shirt refashions not realizing I would ...Continue Reading
BOY SEWING // cotton + steel hooded vest with fur
This is a hack of my Aztec Hooded Vest pattern! I'm showing you how to add an amazing faux fur trim to the hood. It's fairly simple but there are a few things you have to do to adjust the pattern to make this method work! The Aztec Hooded Vest pattern for sizes 18M to 8 is a part of the Ultimate DIY Bundle, which is over 75 awesome creative resources for all types of makers. The bundle includes 8 high quality sewing patterns that I know you'll want! Grab the bundle here for 97% off, ends in a few days! See all the eBooks and patterns that ...Continue Reading
adorable toddler clothes with the alphabet collection
This is my official Alphabet collection look! If you missed the launch post last week, the Pattern Anthology Fall Collection is out right now! This is the second and final week to snag the collection at 40% off! Click here to check it out. Since we're not into the school years yet (thank goodness, I don't think I can handle that!) this collection won't be going to school, but it is nice to have a jump on fall sewing anyways. All 4 of the Alphabet collection patterns go down to size 12-18M! So they are great for toddlers! And the patterns are ...Continue Reading