We all need a little extra whimsy in our lives right now, and perhaps this is why 2021 has been the year of ruffles, dramatic sleeves, and gathered skirts. Whether your style is more bohemian, cottage core, or romantic—these details can add a feminine touch and something extra special to your garments. Even better, they […]
Today we are sharing the second half of our sewing with silk blog posts. We’ve already covered prewashing and cutting, so now we will go over how to actually sew with silk and other slippery fabrics. Needles, Thread, & Pins Perhaps the biggest secret to success when it comes to sewing with silks and rayons […]
Slippery fabrics like silk and rayon are the perfect match for many beautiful patterns, including our latest pattern Coquelicot. They drape wonderfully, have a cool hand feel, and come in a wide variety of prints. However, they can be notoriously tricky to sew with, and many sewists will avoid them for fear of potential headaches. […]
Do you remember our post on creating a capsule winter wardrobe using the Method from Dressed? This week we are back with another edition, this time for spring! With the weather warming up here in France, and spring just a couple of weeks away, there is no better time to start planning your wardrobe for […]
Thanks to the feedback from one of our customers, we have noticed an error in the grading of the sleeve from version B (butterfly sleeve). Due to this error, the sleeve ended up too small for the armholes in sizes 44 and more. If you have purchased the PDF version, you can download your updated […]