The French Dart / Full Bust Adjustment (FBA)

What is a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA)? Sewing patterns are generally (and there are exceptions) drafted to accommodate a B cup. All Maven Patterns are drafted with a B cup. Unfair I know, but unfortunately, it’s just not possible for us to produce a pattern that will keep all body shapes happy, as we are […]

The Maria Apron | How to Lengthen the Straps

This info actually appears in our How to Lengthen and Shorten a Pattern Tutorial, but I thought it might just be a bit easier if anyone was specifically looking for help in the apron straps department to give it its own little corner of the web. This is a great method to use if you need […]

How to Sew a Curved Hem

The Maria Apron Hem Tutorial I’m going to show you How to Sew a Curved Hem! This is a super easy way to get a professional finish on a double turned curved hem. You can’t help notice the beautiful sweeping curve at the hem of The Maria Apron. Because it is such a feature that curve […]

The Patch Pocket Tutorial

We had a couple of requests for a photo tutorial for the patch pockets on The Maria Apron. So here it is! The same principles will apply to the pockets for our Wendy Smock Top too. Wendy just has a little gathering at the base of each pocket, do that first and then follow below! […]