The Strap & Facing Tutorial – the Maria Apron

How do you attach the strap facing neatly on the Maria Apron? In this tutorial, we show you how to construct and finish the strap facing so it sits cleanly inside the apron, with secure stitching and well-turned edges for a smooth, professional result. It’s a key finishing step that keeps the straps comfortable to […]

The Barcelona – our new PDF pattern!

  Our new PDF pattern The Barcelona is out now!And she’s a beauty with her feature dart tucks and flattering boat neck… & Oh My! Look at her chevroned detailed skirt!And she comes with 2 back bodices…VERSION A has a classic high neck and VERSION B has a rather sassy V-back!and by the way…SHE HAS POCKETS!!! We […]

French Dart Update – paper pattern

Dear Maven Makers, We were alerted yesterday to an error on our lovely French Dart Shift paper pattern. Unfortunately the fabric measurements have not been ported across from the inside of the instructions to the outside of the box properly when we had to change printers and as a result aren’t quite right! We have […]

The Barcelona – in-seam pocket tutorial

 How do you sew the Barcelona in-seam pocket so it is strong, neat and almost invisible? In this tutorial, I’ll show you my slightly different pocket construction, with a curved pocket-bag shape that adds support, makes neatening easier and keeps the pocket set back from the seam edge. You will also find the full step-by-step […]