We certainly have covered all the basics in this sew-along, and some of those Emily Culottes posted in the FB group are uh-dorable! You can still join in the fun and see what others are cookingstitching up! Have you tried adding welt pockets? Too scared? Really, you can do this! I have no idea why…
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Emily Culottes Sew-Along: Waistband Facing + Hem
We are in the homestretch now, ladies. All you have to do is add the facing to the waistband yoke and hem your culottes. Waistband facing first! In instruction 67, Kennis shows you a way to slightly ease up the fabric before applying twill tape to stabilize the waist edge. I accomplished my easing in a…
Emily Culottes Sew-Along: Invisible Zip
Zippers actually freak you out a little, don’t they? Especially the invisible ones. I am here to tell you that if you follow my suggestions, you are going to fall in love with love invisible zippers. I guarantee it! (Oh, before we get started, did you baste the side seams together and do a quick fit check?…
Emily Culottes Sew-Along: Plain Front Cutting and Basic Assembly
Today you are going to remove the pleat from the Front pattern piece, cut out your culottes, and complete the basic construction up to installing the zipper. Sound like a lot? Really, it is no more than a couple of hours of work. I promise! (Psst! You did run your fabric thru a wash/dryer cycle,…
Emily Culottes Sew-Along: Getting Started
Alright friends, let’s get this awesome Emily Culottes party started! I am really excited about this wonderful pattern from the talented Kennis Wong. I have already made up 2 pairs, and have plans for at least one more pair. So.Comfy! Hopefully by now you have purchased your own copy of the pattern, but if not,…
Ready for an Emily Culottes Sew Along?
Are you itching to make a trendy pair of culottes to wear this summer, or beyond? Kennis Wong (the very talented designer behind Itch to Stitch ) released the Emily Culottes PDF pattern earlier this year, and I was immediately smitten with her take on the culotte/skort/bifurcated skirt look. It’s adorable, right? Besides, we haven’t…