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.
Do you have too many hobbies? Trust me, I can relate. I spent my 20's trying to learn every possible practical craft I could in order to grow my art practice and clothing line. I was constantly in search of modalities that would allow me to make my work the as unique and distinctive as possible that eventually, I had a had a whole collection of craft skills. In this post, I discuss 5 ways that you will be able to use your new sewing skills beyond hobby and craft.
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!
You don't have to be stuck rolling up your sleeves because every shirt you buy is too long. I know this is one of the most common yet, challenging alterations to tackle. But once you know how to do it, its so rewarding to get your shirts to be their proper proportion. In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to shorten your sleeves and rebuild your plackets and cuffs.
Print + Patch starts next week and to prepare for this class I've been printing lots of my own cloth and designing many fun patchwork experiments. In this post, check out how I use the scraps from my last project that I printed myself, in my own crazy color palate, with my own drawings, to design an interiors project. I'll show you how I speed patch too, batching all my tasks so that this project takes only an hour to make.
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.
Get your Christmas craft on! I sure did. This weekend, Paul and I decided that we wanted Christmas outfits. Learn how to appliqué with Wonder Under and make your own ugly/beautiful/hilarious Christmas sweater. Read along to see what happened.
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.
