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Sparrow sewalong: cutting out
In this installment of the Sparrow sewalong, we’re going to be putting scissors to fabric. Last time, we went over the fabric requirements and chatted a bit about sizing. Let’s keep going! Laying out your pieces First up, we’re going to match the selvedge edges of our fabric edges and fold in half, with the…
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Sparrow sewalong: welcome!
Welcome and introduction to the basics Hello and welcome to the Sparrow sewalong! Join me as we dive into the details of making Afternoon’s latest pattern: the Sparrow wrap dress. It’s a lovely, easy-breezy make for summer, featuring a full wrap-over bodice and skirt, side slits, and a low back. I’ll be posting more detailed…
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Cosmos bralette workshop with Create.Hobby
Afternoon has partnered up with the lovely Create.Hobby in to bring you a fun, approachable bra-making experience. The Cosmos bralette is the perfect sewing pattern for beginners looking to make their own underwear. It features gently shaped cups, a soft underbust elastic and adjustable straps – perfect for soft, everyday support. If you’ve ever wanted…
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Sewing and self-love
One of the beautiful things that sewing can do is help you fall in love with you. This month, as we celebrate love in its many forms, here are 5 reasons to fall in love with sewing… and then yourself. 1. You’re okay No, really, you are. Learning to sew gives you the strength and…
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Fern sewalong: sewing the cuffs
Finishing touches You’re almost there! Our Fern shorts just need a little finessing before we can show them off! Today we’re going through how to hand stitch the waistband and finish the hems with a lovely cuff. We’ll end off by whipping up a quick belt for the waist. Handstitching the waistband Fold the waistband…
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Fern sewalong: setting the waistband and zip
Today we are putting in those ever-feared invisible zips! If you missed the last post, have a look at how we sewed the side seams of our shorts. Sewing the waistband Iron your fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the waistband piece. While the iron’s hot, press your waistband in half lengthwise (use the…
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Fern sewalong: sewing the seams
Welcome back to the Fern sewalong! Let’s pick up where we left off. Joining your shorts Now to get these Fern shorts looking a bit more three dimensional! Match the left front and left back shorts pieces together, with the right sides of the fabric facing. Notice that a tiny bit of the right side…
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Fern sewalong: sewing the pockets
Now we get to sewing! If you haven’t sewn in a while and would like a quick reminder on how to wind your bobbin and thread up your machine, have a look at our YouTube videos below. Sewing the darts Sew the darts on the front and back shorts pieces. Start at the top edge…
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Fern sewalong: let’s cut out!
Laying out and cutting out your pattern Welcome to the next installment of the Fern shorts sewalong. Last time, we recapped our sewing bits and bobs, and cut out our paper pattern pieces. Now to put scissors to fabric! Let’s dig in. Demystifying the selvedge The pattern instructions call for you to match the selvedge…
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Fern sewalong: welcome!
Welcome and introduction to the basics For the rest of September, we’ll be going through each step involved in making the Fern shorts from start to finish. I’ll be posting lots of pictures and more in-depth explanation, so I hope it will inspire you to sew confidently! Basic equipment Let’s go over your sewing stash,…
