100 acts of sewing

Shirt No. 1 by 100 Acts of Sewing is a great beginner sewing pattern. In this post I share modifications and helpful tips!

We are still flying high on Dress No. 1 from Sonya Philip's pattern line, 100 Acts of Sewing . Inspired by my colleagues here at Ston...

The 100 Acts of Sewing Patterns often use bias tape for finishing necklines and this is a neat and cost effective way of finishing an edge. Once you get the hang of them, they can look really professional, but sometimes beginners can struggle to get them flat (take a look at this tutorial for some tips) and they don't suit all neckline shapes. It is no secret that I love a square neckline. Although you could use bias tape to finish one, a neckline facing will give the stability and crispness…

Gallery 1 — 100 Acts of Sewing

Gallery 1 — 100 Acts of Sewing

Gallery 1 — 100 Acts of Sewing

Finishing a neckline or armhole with bias facing can be a bit tricky, but there are a few ways to do it. This method is pretty foolproof and is great for adding a decorative bias band to the right side of your garment at the neckline or armhole. Also you don’t need a bias tape maker

We are still flying high on Dress No. 1 from Sonya Philip's pattern line, 100 Acts of Sewing. Inspired by my colleagues here at Stonemountain, I chose three prints for my collection of Dress No. 1 pieces - two Japanese double gauzes and one yarn-dyed gingham linen. If you haven't seen our blog post on this inspiring pattern, check it out now: The Little Dress That Could. I love how these fabric choices all coordinate with their colors, so fun! Oh my stars! I am a huge fan of fabrics with a…

Sometimes a pattern looks so simple you pass it by, opting instead for something with dramatic styling or clever detailing. Nobody wants to look like a Plain Jane in a garment that perhaps only took a couple hours to make. But we say don't be so quick to dismiss a simple straightforward design—the beauty of simplicity is that with just a few minor changes, pattern hacks, incredible print, or added embellishments you can make it your own style! We are having a ball seeing the diversity that…

We are still flying high on Dress No. 1 from Sonya Philip's pattern line, 100 Acts of Sewing . Inspired by my colleagues here at Ston...