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Julia with Gathered Skirt and Side Seam Pockets
Julia is a beautiful dress with princess seams and a pleated skirt. In this video. Susan envisions the pattern with a simple gathered...


Lee with Pleated Insertion
Our beloved Lee pattern is a classic yoke dress with many variations. Susan explains how to sew a pleated insert into the Lee. In this...


Special Occasion Pillowcase (Burrito Method)
Create this quick and easy pillowcase using the burrito method. Perfect for a festive pillowcase for any season and for any sewing...


Tips for Sewing the Tate Jacket
Tate is our classic double breasted jacket, perfect for cooler weather. In the video below, Susan guides you through some of the harder...


Tech Support: Video Lessons
You've probably landed here because you need some technical guidance- we've got you covered! Watch the video below from 0:00-2:00 to...


Tech Support: Layered PDF Patterns
You've probably landed here because you need some technical guidance- we've got you covered! If you are new to Layered PDF patterns, the...


Madison Bubble
Check out this fresh look for the Madison pattern! Melissa preserves the top portion and redrafts the bottom to turn the romper into an...


Madison Tunic
Shorten the Madison to a tunic length and pair it with bloomers for a darling look. To make an unlined Madison tunic, you will use the...


Ruffle Neck Jordan
Embellish your knit bubble with a simple ruffle at the neck. Shop the Look Pattern: Jordan Fabric: Out of Print Knit by Dear Stella, Knit...


Ava with Round Neck
Ruth Ann's always looking for a beautiful purple fabric! She chose to round the neck on this sweet Ava made with this classic Emily Belle...


Ava with V Back Bodice & Tie
Make an Ava reminiscent of the back bodice of Children’s Corner Hillary (vintage cover art print available). This modification alters the...


Learn to Sew Ava
Ava is a classic dress with a raised bodice and square neck, providing a blank canvas perfect for monograms or heirloom embellishments....


Victoria with Round Yoke and Ruffle
Re-envision the Victoria dress with a round yoke overlay and a ruffle. In this video, Melissa walks you through redrafting of the bodice...


Harper with Round Yoke and Ruffle
Re-envision the Harper bubble with a round yoke overlay and a ruffle. In this video, Melissa walks you through redrafting of the bodice....


Julia with Round Yoke and Ruffle
Re-envision the Julia dress with a round yoke overlay and a ruffle and a gathered skirt. In this video, Melissa walks you through...


Knit Ella with Faux Placket
The versatile and fun pattern to sew, Ella, features an optional faux placket. While you can add this element to either the woven or knit...


Charlie + Lucy Mashup
Achieve a new and adorable look when you combine the Charlie and Lucy patterns. Susan shows you how to redraft Lucy to work as the bodice...


Knit Charlie
Melissa sews our new Charlie pattern with knit fabric. She uses the Kaki bodice, and adds it to the Charlie shorts (but it could work...


Ginger with Victoria Sleeves
Ginger is darling with the delicate ruffle around the neck and down the front placket. Don’t you want to enjoy this sundress all year...


Crocheted Button Loop By Machine
No need to make the delicate crocheted button loops for your heirloom project by hand! Let us show you a way to do this quickly with your...


Ella + Parker's Shorts Pajamas
Ella is such a quick project to sew, and lends itself to a perfect option for a pajamas. Susan shortens the blouse and adds a ruffle to...


Ella with Ties
Looking for a delightful sundress? We used the Ella pattern to create this tie-on-shoulder dress. We show you how to make unsmocked or...


Ella Nightgown
Ella is such a quick project to sew, and lends itself to a perfect option for a nightgown. Susan adds length to the dress and adds a...
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