Refresh Your Clothes with Embroidery
I’ve mentioned more than once that embroidery was my first fiber and stitching related hobby. I learned to hand sew as a child, and it…
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Finding Your Fit for Otis
While it can be tempting to dive right into a pattern, making a fit muslin (also known as a toile or fit sample) will save…
Converting Flat Felled Seams to Serged Seams
The Otis Overalls are written with a clean finishing technique: flat-felled seams. Flat-felled seams are a great way to ensure that your seams don’t fray…
Sewing Otis Slowly
When I first learned to sew garments I would spend hours and hours at a time on a garment, often staying up all night to…
Lichen Duster Sew-Along Day 7: Hem and Belt
Hem: Sew a line of stitching along the entire hem edge (excluding the bottom of the Front Facings) at ¼” (.6 cm). Fig. 1 This…
Lichen Duster Sew-Along Day 6: Sleeves and Side Seams
Welcome back to the Lichen Duster sew along! We are on Day 6, and you have just completed your collar on Day 5. Today starts…
Lichen Duster Sew-Along Day 5: Shawl Collar
Welcome back! Today is a fun day in the Lichen Sew Along, because we have a video! A lot of sewists express intimidation over collar…
Lichen Duster Sew-Along Day 4: Pockets and Front
Day 4: Pockets and Front Welcome back! Now that you have the Back of your Lichen Duster assembled, we’re going to move on to the…
Lichen Duster Sew-Along Day 3: Assemble the Back
So far, we have chosen our fabrics, tackled fitting, and carefully prepared the pieces. Today is the big day! We’ll start sewing with the Back.…
Lichen Duster Sew-Along Day 2: Interfacing, Finishing Facing Edges, and Staystitching
As you begin Day 2 of the Lichen Sew-Along, you will be at the Glossary of Seam Finishes (beginning on Page 8 of the instructions).…