Fair Fit is an individually run sewing studio in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where you can learn how to sew and make your own clothing. I teach individualized sewing instruction for students at all levels of experience, from absolute beginner to practiced and seasoned sewers.
All in SEWING TUTORIALS
I've got another great weekend project for you! This one is for sewists looking for design inspiration and a more advanced project to improve your skills. In this post, learn all about working with Japanese Patterns and what you need to look for when working with this type of design. I will show you my process of working with the pattern, how to make it fit, how I sewed its details and finishing. Read along and get the tips I use to make the process easy and efficient.
Need a project this weekend? In this post, check out this easy way to transform this oversize thrift store skirt. A great project for beginners, and budgeters too!
I'm doing a Print and Patch Workshop in March that you don't want to miss. When you know how to print your own patterns, you are no longer limited by what you can find at the store. Learning how to print your own fabric opens you up to beautiful possibilities in your clothing, interior design, and quilting. In this post, get a sneak peak at the process and learn more about this beautiful and inspiring process.
It's cold out! Need an extra layer? Get ready to make this seasons trend- the long and lovely cardigan. I put myself to a time test on this one- how long does it really take to make a knitwear weekend project? I estimated an hour, do you think I made it? Read along to find out what happened. In this post you, learn more about sewing your own knits and making time for your projects.
2015 is here! If you are wanting to learn how to sew this year, here is a look at the seams that you will get the most use of in your sewing projects. Some of these work for constructing home interiors, some are for knits, and others will help you make alterations. Read on to learn some of the basics every beginner needs to know.
Let's get into the love I have for dye and surface design by creating some printed leggings to wear during this winter weather. Dye work can be very complex, but so worthwhile! For today, I want you to get a glimpse into how great dye work is and how you can do it in your own home or studio.
I'm really into knit wear this year, I've been teaching it, making it, and customizing it all of 2014. I want you to love it too! Believe it or not, once you learn how to use a serger sewing machine, and learn some basic construction finishing for knits and stretch fabrics, it's a much faster and easier medium to sew than tailored wovens. In this 30 minute tutorial, I'll show you a few sweater hacks so that you can create your own customized knits.
If you are attending parties this holiday season, chances are you are going to need a party dress, and that party dress may need an alteration. In this quick tutorial, I'll show you some quick and easy alterations so that you can create a one of a kind party dress.
