October 2025

Today’s Briar variation tutorial comes from Miriam of MadMim. I just adore Miriam! She was one of the wonderful pattern testers who tried out the Briar, and she is just one of the sweetest loveliest ladies I know – and ridiculously talented to boot. I literally gasped when I saw her side-pocket variation on the […]

It’s time to hem your Briar project! Hemming knits is easier than you might think. The twin needle is your best tool for this task, and this post will explain more about it. Don’t worry if you don’t have one—you can still create a nice hem using a zig-zag stitch on your sewing machine. Also,

One of the things I love about pattern drafting is the math of it. I come from a strong math background, and the pure geometry of manipulating flat patterns brings me so much joy. When I first began to delve into flat pattern making, I remember being blown away by the principles of dart manipulation

One of the creative ideas suggested in the Briar instruction booklet is using the curved patch pocket pattern piece to add stylish leather shoulder patches to your top. This simple addition has proven incredibly effective, earning numerous compliments whenever worn. It’s a fantastic way to elevate your Briar top with just a few extra steps

I’m excited to guide you through sewing a jersey Banksia top, which takes t-shirt making to a whole new level. If you need help or a refresher on sewing with stretchy fabrics, check out my previous post. This project comes together quickly—let’s get started! First, cut your fabric using your altered stretchy fabric Banksia pattern.

Let’s explore the Banksia Blouse Version 1, the woven tee. This is the most basic version of the Banksia blouse, featuring no placket and no collar, yet it can be incredibly beautiful. In this guide, I’ll walk you through finishing the neckline for this look and include a bonus section on how to add a

When I first started sewing plackets, I found the standard method a bit cumbersome. So, I developed my own easier way, which I prefer over the version in the Banksia instruction booklet. I use it often and wanted to share it because I think you’ll like it too! Ready? The key to plackets is taking

Let’s discuss Version 2 of the Banksia. Version 2 has a placket, but no collar. The neckline finishing is pretty much exactly the same as discussed here for Version 3 with a neckline facing, but we will review it here anyway. If you’re looking to do a placket-less version (Version 1), see here. I love

Today, we will sew the Darling Ranges dress skirt with inseam pockets for View A, though this pocket method also applies to View C. I adore pockets and believe the key to neat results is following a specific order to finish all raw edges properly. I’ll focus on that process here. Note, you can easily