Afternoon

  • Afternoon is taking a break

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    Hello everyone, This isn't an easy update to write, but I have made the decision to discontinue Afternoon's current range of sewing patterns. PDF p...
    Posted in news

  • How to make reusable facial rounds

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    These little makeup wipes are super easy to make and have been a great addition to my toiletry bag! It’s a lovely way to use up fabric scraps and, ...
    Posted in projects

  • Simple, gathered Heron culottes

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    After seeing a few lovely pairs of elasticated waist Fern shorts on Instagram (here and here), I felt inspired to give it a go for a winter-friendl...
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  • Call for sewing pattern testers

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    Dear makers, I am working on two new patterns for Afternoon and would like to find out if some of you lovely people would like to be involved with ...
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  • The Afternoon Hat | Free bucket hat sewing pattern and tutorial

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    Hello fellow stitchers, and happy 2019 to you all! Summer is in full swing in Cape Town and the sweltering days are eased by dips in the brisk Atla...
    Posted in patterns, projects, sewalongs

  • Sparrow sewalong: Setting the straps

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    We're just about ready to, ahem, wrap up this sewalong! Last time we went over making our waist ties, and today we're going to set the straps befor...
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  • Sparrow sewalong: making the waist ties

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    It's time to put the waist ties on our Sparrow wrap dresses! If you want to catch up on the last post, you can have a look at how we attached the b...
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  • Sparrow sewalong: joining the bodice and skirt

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    In the last installment of the Sparrow sewalong, we put the lining into the bodice. Today I'm doing a super-quick post to show you how to attach th...
    Posted in sewalongs

  • Sparrow sewalong: lining the bodice

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    Our dress is starting to take shape, and today we are putting in the lining! If you missed the last post, have a look at how we put the bodices tog...
    Posted in sewalongs

  • Sparrow sewalong: sewing the bodice

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    We've done a lot of prep work so far, and sometimes it can feel like sewing is mostly just puzzling over bits of paper. But now we're finally getti...
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  • Sparrow sewalong: cutting out

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    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 chat...
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  • Sparrow sewalong: welcome!

    by Jennifer Jacobs
    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 ...
    Posted in sewalongs