Is there a “Sweater Curse”?
I really like telling people that I don’t believe in the supernatural. But if I watch a horror movie and can’t sleep I become pretty …
Fitting the Slow Shirt
The fit of the Slow Shirt is exaggerated and lusciously oversized, with dropped shoulders and back pleats. The finished hem falls to mid-thigh, and the …
Fabric Inspiration for the Slow Shirt
I love the Slow Shirt so much that if you asked me if you could use a specific fabric I would say yes just because …
Slow Shirt – Popover Hack
All About a Popover
As soon as I saw Judith’s initial prototype of the Slow Shirt I knew I wanted to try to make a popover …
Slow Shirt: Lengthening or Shortening the Bodice
The Slow Shirt is drafted for a height of 5’5” (165cm).
For the finished shirt length, the measurement on the chart shows the distance from HPS …
Slow Shirt: Lengthening or Shortening the Sleeves
The Slow Shirt is drafted for a height of 5’5” (165cm). For the finished sleeve length, the measurement on the chart shows the distance from …
Slow Shirt Hack: Cropped Bodice + Short Sleeves
If you know my sewing style, you know how much I love sewing shirts. With small changes, the Slow Shirt has many opportunities to make …
Musings from Meg: an ode to the “problem” makers
Darling Community,
I’m writing this to you from backstage at our community theater, before I head back on to sing in the second act of The …
Retazo Coat Fitting Basics: The Most Important Measurement
With cozy, layering-friendly ease, your Retazo Coat or Vest can warm you through changing seasons. And with princess seams, the fit can be really simple …
Finding a Quilt for the Retazo Coat
The Retazo Coat pattern includes instructions for making a quilt as you go fabric. But we know that not everyone has the scraps, or the …