Tutorials — pattern hack

My vision for the perfect wrap dress needed a fancier sleeve, so I decided to dress up the sleeves. I used my sleeve and cuff pieces from the MyFit tee, then used the slash and spread method to create a beautiful bishop sleeve.  You can find the first post where the MyFit Tee gets hacked into a crossover top here.   Bishop sleeves are full sleeves that are gathered at the wrist, and typically have some pooling just above the gathers. They are a great way to dress up a pattern and add just a little something extra.We will be adding...

  Do you ever get struck with inspiration and you just can't wait to make it a reality? I got to thinking that my daughter would look so cute in a wrap dress. I wanted it to be a fully functioning wrap dress. My hang up- she is a tricky to fit kid. Her chest and waist measurements often put her in a size 2, but at 5 years old-that isn't a deep enough armscye and definitely is missing much needed length. The MyFit Tee was a perfect fix for that! In fact, I used only Apostrophe Patterns to make my...

The MyFit Joggers, MyFit Leggings, and MyFit Riding Tights all have great waistband options included in the pattern, but sometimes an exposed elastic is preferred for finishing the waist.  My husband recently asked for some base layers which was a perfect time to hack on an exposed elastic waistband. Exposed elastic is also a great option when using the MyFit Leggings or MyFit Riding Tights to make boxers.    Step 1: Waistband options When creating your pattern, select Yoga Waistband. This waistband is ideal, because it gives you a starting point for the length of the elastic as well as...

The MyFit Sports Bra and Crop Top  includes options for a Horizontal seam and Princess seams that provide shaping, color blocking options, and support in your bra.  In a fully lined bra, these seams can occasionally create a bulky seam or some sensory discomfort. Using a flat front option for the lining can be an effective way to address and minimize these concerns. The key to making this method work: Select Fully Lined Use the Same Seam Allowance Enter the same stretch entries to both projects. Enter the stretch percentage for your lining fabric and the main fabric in the corresponding boxes. Leave these entries...