Curated — #whitlowrobe

The instructions for the Whitlow robe suggest French seams for light to midweight fabrics and overlocked / zig-zag stitched finishing for bulky or heavyweight fabrics.  French seams are a great, durable seam finish option for light to midweight fabrics, particularly those that are prone to fraying. They are also great for sheer fabrics where you might be able to see the seam allowance through the fabric. Although they are more time consuming than other seam finishes, French seams are very satisfying and give a beautiful, clean finish without the need for a overlocker / serger.  a Pin the pieces you are joining...

While you don't necessarily need to do a FBA on the Whitlow robe due to the nature of the wrap and the amount of ease in the pattern. If you want some extra width in the bust or are worried about coverage, then this is the post for you! Alys and I had a bit of a chat and a play and came up with an alternate method to what you might normally see - we think this works better for the robe and gives you an opportunity to add width at the bust, without adding a dart. You could...

I know, I know, a lot of us are here for the slow sewing.... but sometimes you just need to speed up the process, and it's normally at times like this when sewing a gift (or am I the only one that leaves gift sewing to the very last minute?!).  Today I thought I'd give you some tips for how you could speed up the process of sewing the Whitlow robe for those of you who might need it. These tips can be applied to any speed sewing projects! 1. Get organised One of the main things that will slow...

This was originally posted for the Whitlow robe in Curated, but can these tips are handy for any projects you'd like to use delicate fabrics like silk, a light cotton lawn or a linen with an open weave. There are a few things you need to consider when working with these types of fabric. 1. Cut between layers of paper If you've ever tried to cut a delicate fabric, you will know that it can be difficult! It can be hard to keep it on grain and it likes to shift around, which makes accurate cutting almost impossible. The solution...