How do I sew a Flat Piped Seam? Press a piece of bias tape in half and pin it along the edge of your fabric with the folded edge inside. Baste the bias in place using the necessary seam allowance. Place your second piece of fabric on top, sandwiching the bias tape between the layers. Use a regular… Read More
It’s pretty obvious why I named this one the Smitten Kitten Dress. I mean. . . Can you even handle the cuteness?🐱 This adorable quirky fabric was actually the inspiration for the entire Kittens and Cream collection. Before I had any idea what this would turn into, all I knew was that my debut collection needed… Read More
How do I sew a French Seam? Pin 2 pieces of fabric with the wrong sides together (WST) Stitch a Plain Seam using a very small seam allowance. (ex. 1/4″) Press the seam and trim the seam allowance down to 1/8″. Press the seam open. Fold the fabric in the opposite direction so the right sides are… Read More
How do I sew a Flat Felled Seam? Stitch a plain seam with the right sides of the fabric together. Press the Seam flat. Trim one side of the seam allowance down to 1/4″. Fold the uncut side of the seam allowance over the cut one until it touches the line of stitches, and press it flat.… Read More
How do I sew a Welt Seam? Stitch a plain seam with the right sides of the fabric together. Press the Seam open. Trim one side of the seam allowance down to 1/4″. Finish the uncut side of the seam allowance with your chosen method. Fold both pieces of the seam allowance to one side so… Read More
Everything’s better with sparkles! At least Aurelia sure thinks so…and probably most other little girls too. 😉 Back when I was searching for inspiration for the Kittens & Cream collection, I stumbled upon this sweater, and knew right away that I had to make my own version. It’s so cute and vintage-y and a little… Read More
How do I sew an Overlock Seam? This stitch requires the use of an overlock machine or serger. Sparingly pin 2 pieces of fabric with the right sides together (RST). Align the edge of the fabric with edge of the cutting blade. Stitch the seam. Press the seam flat. When should I use an Overlock Seam? A 3… Read More
How do I sew a Baste Seam? Set your machine’s stitch length to 5. Pin 2 pieces of fabric with the right sides together (RST). Align the edge of the fabric with the 5/8″ guide on your machines throat plate. Stitch the seam following the 5/8″ marking. (no backtacking) Press the seam flat. When should I use a… Read More