The Beginners Sewing Summit – make a midi skirt with me!

Sew an Easy Midi Skirt with me! We are teaching at the 2021 Beginner Sewing Summit, which is our first ever online sewing class! Come and sew an easy midi skirt with myself and Eve, it’s a great beginner project or take a look at one of the other classes – there are over 40 to […]

The French Dart | Making more with your pattern

As we come to the end of our French Dart week I wanted to share a few more ideas to help you make the most of your pattern. One of the most pleasing things to discover about The French Dart pattern was just how versatile it actually is as a pattern. I spoke early in […]

The French Dart – Jumpers & Sweatshirts

How do you turn the French Dart Shift into a cosy jumper? This tutorial shows how versatile the pattern can be, with ideas for making it in boiled wool or jersey so you can create a warm, easy-to-wear top that still has the shape and style of the original French Dart. It is a simple […]

Creating Panels in the French Dart by Jen Hogg – part 2

What can you do with a French Dart Shift pattern to create a completely different look? Part 2 of our guest post and Jen Hogg continues to explore how to transform the French Dart into a panelled dress, using clever pattern cutting to break the front into sections that make the most of feature fabrics, […]