After over a decade away from releasing patterns, I wanted my return to be both meaningful and foundational. That’s why I chose the classic shift dress as the starting point for my latest design – the Virginia Dress. Not only is it a timeless silhouette, but it’s also the very first pattern I ever drafted […]
Monthly Archives: May 2025
Add a notch on the edge of the seam allowance where the bottom of your zip will finish (zip notch). Then sew the seam up until the zip notch, leaving the remaining length of the seam open for the zip to be attached. In most cases this seam is 1.5cm (3/5 in) wide. Overlock the […]