THE FRENCH DART SHIFT | new sewing pattern release!

  The French Dart Shift… a new sewing pattern…coming soon to my ETSY shop! A little sneaky look at VERSION C of the next Maven Sewing Pattern. This is the third sleeve option: a long sleeve with a gathered cuff, finished with bias binding. The pattern also includes a short sleeve and a cap sleeve option.  This […]

In-seam pocket Tutorial

Why does Maven use a different in-seam pocket method? Because a well-designed pocket should be strong, sit neatly inside the seam, and be easy to finish cleanly, without awkward clipping, twisting or bulky edges. In this tutorial, we share our signature in-seam pocket construction method and walk you through each step, from attaching the pocket […]

The Original Maria….

This really is the most delightful Maria Wrap Apron I’ve seen. Let me tell you why…It’s made by THE actual Maria that the apron is named after! Oh, yes…my very inspiring friend Maria of Maria Thomas Textiles is a textile artist, screen printer and a very generous teacher. She wore the very first incarnation of the […]

How to Stitch in the Ditch Tutorial

What is Stitch In The Ditch? Stitch In the Ditch is a sewing technique where you machine stitch directly in the channel or ‘ditch’ of a seam. It’s used a lot in quilting and sometimes known as ‘ditch quilting’. As the stitches sink into the ditch they are barely visible on the right side of […]