At my annual Creative Get Away Sewing Retreat at the end of April in Danville, IL - I stayed up late a couple of nights to whip up this sweatshirt base jacked that combines the ruffle from lower band idea from the Rachel Jacket and the bound edges from the Ruth Jacket - both found in my Creative Sweatshirt Jackets Londa's Way - Book 2.  I have…

First - my 'soapbox' - I think for women - whose tops lap right over left - that the lap on the trouser should similarly lap the same direction:  right over left.  That said.....

IMPORTANT:  Always buy a 9'' nylon coil zipper - even if you desire only a 7'' opening..you'll see why''make sure center front is parallel to grain line of front.  If it is not - you need to make it so, and take front tucks deeper or a dart to make up any difference.

1.  Cutting:  change pattern front…

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The program is based on sewing and pattern designers featuring education that revolves around their expertise. Projects demonstrated are easy enough for beginners but creatively challenging for seasoned stitchers. The experts concentrate on easy ways to accomplish great sewing projects without the…