VIDEO All the things I made in 2019

VIDEO All the things I made in 2019

In today’s video, I’m sharing everything I made in 2019. Well, not quite everything but most of it! At first, I thought that I hadn’t made very much this year, but after I started tallying it up, I discovered that I’d easily made over 30 things. The big change in the last few years has been that I’ve been blogging less than I used to. Plus, lots of the things I made were pattern samples. 

Watch the video for all the details on what worked out and what flopped. To check out all the garments I did blog about this year, check out the links below.

2020 Free Printable Sewing Calendar

2020 Free Printable Sewing Calendar

Today, I’m very excited to release my annual sewing calendar for 2020. It’s hard to believe, but this is my TENTH year designing a free calendar download!! The calendar has only gotten more popular over the years and I love seeing people use it (use #sewdiycalendar and tag me so I can see yours!). This year, I’m including one of my favorite sewing tips each month so as you’re planning your sewing adventures for the year, you’ll also be able to learn something new and up your sewing skills.

How to draft a neckline facing - Video Tutorial

How to draft a neckline facing - Video Tutorial

A facing is essentially a piece of fabric that finishes a raw edge. It’s especially useful if you want a stable edge or if you want a really unique shape. With a facing, it’s easy to create pretty much any shape you want from a scallop edged skirt to a sweetheart neckline.

Yesterday, I shared my holiday Dana Jumpsuit hack with a v-neck and today I’m going to show you how to draft a facing. The Dana Jumpsuit, like many other patterns, uses a facing to finish the neckline edge. So, if you want to alter the neckline, you’ll also need to alter the neckline facing. Fortunately, drafting a neckline is really easy. In fact, if you’re totally new to pattern drafting, this is a really good place to start. Watch the video below for all the details.