In late 2017 we began offering large format prints of our womens Blank Slate Patterns to our U.S. customers. We’ve had some questions about what, exactly, large format prints are, so we made a video to show you. Large format prints save you time, paper and ink since we print the patterns for you. In
Today we’re going to go through how to sew the pockets on the Wyler Hoodie. Because of the folded and lined front piece, this pocket construction is pretty unique to this pattern, and it was one of the fun parts to figure out during the design process. Check out the video below to see how
If you’ve been sewing (and consequently, hunting for fabric) for any time at all, you’ve probably come across the vast world of quilting cotton. Not only is it perfect for beginners, quilts (right??), and a wide variety of crafts, but it’s readily available in a staggering number of beautiful prints. Those prints tempt many of
Hello everyone! I am Sylvia of The Ravel Out and I am excited to share some new hacks using the very loved Shoreline Boatneck pattern. (aff link) This year has been the ‘year of the sleeve’ and so I decided to focus mainly on sleeves in this project. I also added some sewing add-ons in light of the upcoming
Today we’re finishing our Wyler Hoodie by tackling the sleeves and hem bands. Note that if you’ve chosen to do the sleeveless version of the pattern, you can skip a lot of this tutorial and just sew the arm bands on in the same way the hem band is sewn. Fold the sleeve right sides
While designing the Wyler Hoodie, we looked at several finishes for the hood and neckline. Since the back of the hoodie is unlined and the front construction is a folded facing, we needed to find an option that left a nice neckline finish and accommodated the other design features. Ultimately we decided that bagging the
Welcome to Day 2 of the Wyler Hoodie sewalong! Today we’re going to talk about fitting your pattern to your unique shape. As we discussed yesterday, your base size should be from your high bust measurement. From there, the order of fitting is: Adjust length if necessary Adjust bust if necessary Blend sizes for hips
Welcome to the Wyler Hoodie sewalong! While the sewalong itself will be posted on this blog, discussion, questions and sharing will take place in our Facebook group, which you can join here. Here are the things you want to accomplish today: Print and assemble your pattern Choose your base size Select your fabric For help
Hi there! Sewingridd here with you today. I’m sharing my newest pair of Skye Joggers (aff link) with you! I have to admit, this is my fourth pair of Skye Joggers… So what I’m about to tell you might not be completely unprejudiced, so you’re warned. 😉 The Skye Joggers are nice and comfortable with
Hey everybody – Brittany here from www.brittanyjjones.com and I’m sharing another Shoreline Boatneck (aff link) make. Clearly I like this pattern a lot! My first make of this pattern was for a top. I loved the outcome of it especially with the pearl embellishment I did to it. So I decided to try it out again but
Hi there! It’s Fleurine from Sew Mariefleur and today I’ll show you my version of the Valetta Top (aff link) and the small changes I made to make it perfect for me. This month’s theme is “Around the house” – something that is very relevant for me right now, since I’m staying at home with
Hey y’all, a while back I shot some sew along videos with Riley Blake Designs, and the first set just went live on YouTube. You can watch the sew along for the Juniper Jersey pattern in the videos below, or, if they won’t load for some reason, they’re also available here. Don’t have Juniper? Buy
One of the things I love about the Shoreline Boatneck is that it works with both knits and wovens – and as evidenced by Teresa in today’s post, I now need a slouchy sweater knit version… Hey all, it’s Teresa here from Dandelion Drift. Do you ever get into a style obsession? I have been
Hi Melly Sews readers, this is Fleurine from Sew Mariefleur. This month’s theme is “Imaginative” and today I want to show you my Catalina dress and write a little about how easy it is to modify this pattern to end up with the perfect dress for you. I’m usually not much of a pattern hacker,
French terry is a knit fabric that is flat (smooth) on the right side with loops on the wrong side. The loops were originally designed to make the fabric absorbent, like they do on a terrycloth towel. French terry is manufactured in a variety of contents – the most popular is cotton, rayon, and/or polyester,
Rayon challis (pronounced shall–ee) is an incredibly versatile fabric that has become much more widely available in recent years, in an impressive array of prints! It’s man-made from cellulose, which means that unlike fabrics manufactured from petroleum derivatives (polyesters, etc), it breathes like other natural fibers. This lightweight, soft substrate is defined by its great
Linen is one of the oldest textiles in our history, and it even was used as currency in ancient Egypt. Fabric as currency… I can get on board with that. 🙂 Linen is a versatile natural fabric made from the fibers of the flax plant. It’s known for its breathability, durability, and comfort, and for
Hey y’all – since fall is STILL not here in Texas, I thought today I’d share one of my latest Shoreline Boatneck variations – a cropped eyelet version. This fabric was left over after another project, and I didn’t have quite enough to make the top full length. So instead I decided a cropped version
The thing I love about the Blanc Tee is that it truly lives up to its name. It’s the perfect blanc canvas for adaptation. Today I’m sharing a cool twisted hem Blanc Tee pattern hack. You don’t need much for this project – just the pattern, tracing paper and pencils, tape, and a little extra
It’s true y’all, I have a polyamorous heart when it comes to crafting. And my two top loves are sewing and knitting, so any project on which I can combine the two is a favorite of mine. Today I’m going to show you how to knit on fabric – and how I knitted that lace
Today Jess is with us sharing how she turned the Just a Jersey from a football to a basketball style shirt…just in time for March Madness! Read on… Hi sewing friends! Jess from If Only They Would Nap here, with an easy hack to the Just a Jersey T-shirt pattern. My boys are huge basketball fans, and my four-year-old
Hey y’all – I’m taking over for today’s Blank Slate Patterns post and showing you how I made my favorite hoody in my closet – a reversible Zinnia Jacket. You could also do this with the Zippy Jacket pattern and make a boys or girls version. That way when they get food on one side, you
Hi! It’s Tami from SewSophieLynn here today and I’m excited to share our take on the Little Bow Pleat Dress perfect for a special occasion or as the ideal base for your next Halloween costume! Buy Little Bow Pleat Dress This pattern is a classic a-line dress with a darling bow at the neckline (that
Hey, everyone! It’s Lindsey from Inside The Hem coming at you today with my new Wintersong Dress! <a href=”https://blank-slate-patterns.myshopify.com/cart/699771039:1″ target=”_blank”>Buy Wintersong Dress</a> I had such a great time modifying and making this dress! I am thrilled with the results. I hope you like it, too. Watch the video to learn more about my thought process
Hi there! It’s Eveline from Froelein Tilia and I’m very excited to share my Fiesta Frock for my very first post. Buy Fiesta Frock 50 days until Christmas! And I can’t believe it myself, but I already sewed up the Christmas dress for my little girl! Maybe it’s because I’ve known for months that this year’s
Hey y’all – today I’m sharing what has become (and hopefully will continue to be) an annual thing for my boys and their cousins – coordinating Christmas pajamas. This year they’re wearing my newest pattern, the Dreamtime Jammies, which comes in sizes 18m-8. This crew is a challenge to shoot because they’re a silly bunch,
Howdy, y’all! Stefanie here for the Blank Slate Sewing Team. Happy (early) Holidays, too!!! Buy Rose T-Shirt Today, I am showing off my Rose T-Shirt! But really, it should be called the Rose Tunic. I’m a shorty, so dresses are notoriously too long but tunics fit just right. So, I opted to lengthen the shirt
Hello y’all! I hope those of you in the US had a great Thanksgiving. It’s (finally) starting to get chilly here, so I’m beginning to transition some of the pieces in my closet. Which means moving from my sleeveless Marbella to this one. <a href=”https://blank-slate-patterns.myshopify.com/cart/16590988550:1″ target=”_blank”>Buy Marbella Dress</a> I think it’s pretty hard to tell that this
Note: This pattern has just been re-released in the full Blank Slate women’s size range, and it now includes a cross back option as well! Hi there! It’s Mònica from Ma, me, mi…mo. I’m really happy to be here again with you sharing my very latest project as part of the Blank Slate Sewing Team. Today I would
Hi everyone! Yasmeen here from _ym.sews_ sharing my Rivage Raglan. <a href=”https://blank-slate-patterns.myshopify.com/cart/16404500102:1″ target=”_blank”>Buy Rivage Raglan</a> Anyone who follows my sewing instagram account knows that I love a quick sew! Those projects that only take a few hours from cutting to having a finished garment to wear are so satisfying. Quick sews doesn’t mean messy sewing though
Hey! It’s Karly from Paisley Roots and I’m sharing a couple of Beachy Boatnecks today! Buy Beachy Boatneck The Beachy Boatneck comes in sizes 18m – 8 years and has 2 sleeve lengths, 3/4th sleeve and short sleeve. I absolutely love the 3/4th sleeves, so I cut that length on both of the shirts I made.
