Review of the Morningside Shirt by French Navy Patterns

Review of the Morningside Shirt by French Navy Patterns

Hello sew-friends! Today, I’m sharing a blouse that I made a number of months ago. I originally imagined taking this blouse with me on a trip to Italy that I had scheduled for early March to celebrate my 40th birthday. That trip was sadly, but necessarily, canceled due to covid-19. When the trip was canceled, my sewing plans were upended as well. This blouse and a coordinating pair of pants (sneak peek in the photos below!) have not been getting the attention they deserved. Despite those delays and disappointment, I know that this blouse will have a prominent place in my wardrobe for many years to come.

How to decide how much fabric to buy

How to decide how much fabric to buy

Hello sew-friends! In today’s YouTube video, I’m answering one of the questions I’ve been asked most over the years – How do you know how much fabric to buy? I’ll be sharing my magic number for buying fabric, my best tips for deciding how much fabric you’ll need even when you don’t have a pattern in mind and the sewing supplies that I always stock up on.

I’ve been sewing for about 25 years now and have learned what works best for my sewing habits and the things I like to make. The more you sew, the better you’ll be able to estimate how much fabric you’ll end up using too. But in the meantime, read on and watch the video for my best tips to get you started.

How to use the Tasi Robe and Jacket Draft-It-Yourself pattern

How to use the Tasi Robe and Jacket Draft-It-Yourself pattern

Today’s post is exclusive for people who have purchased the Tasi Draft-It-Yourself pattern. If you own the pattern, the password to watch the videos can be found at the bottom of page 4 of the instruction booklet. If you have problems or questions, please email us at help@sewdiy.com.