Hourglass Patterns Learning: Add Ease from the Bust Up in Any Bodice

You can Add Ease to Any Bodice Center Front.  This alteration will show you how to add fullness in the Center Front from the bust Up.  

How To Make Hourglass Patterns DRAPE NECK Knit Top

The video tutorial on how to make Hourglass Patterns Drape Neck Knit Top is now available on my TikTok channel and my YouTube channel.

Here's the YouTube link:  How to Make Drape Neck Knit Top

Here's the TikTok Link:  Drape Neck Knit Top Tutorial

The newly graded pattern will be available September 5, 2024.

Hourglass Patterns: Staying Organized When Creating Patterns

How I Stay Organized When Creating Patterns:

Below is a sample spec sheet I create for patterns that I'm working on.  Here's a Linen Short I've been working on.  I may have 20+ patterns in my log that I want to create, but often I may not have the time to dedicate to my pattern shop, so this helps me come back to a project when I've stepped away for a long period of time.  And even if a particular pattern is something I never plan to add to my shop; it's a pattern I will make for myself over and over again.  

Laurie's Other DIY: Hair Conditioner

When I'm not sewing, I'm making DIY Hair and Skin Formulations.  Here's a link to my Hair Conditioner.  I have wavy frizzy hair with some spirals on the underlay.  I've over processed my hair over the past year and had to find a solution to bring back it's integrity.  This formula is rich in Macadamia Nut Oil, Wheat Protein, Silk Peptides, and D Panthenol B5.  I also add Centrimonium Chloride which is great for slip.  I find the conditioners on the market lack the slip I need.  Here's a link to the recipe, which is enough for a small travel bottle of 3.5 oz.  This is a good way for you to make a small batch and see if it works for you:  Laurie's DIY Salon Quality Hair Conditioner.  

One Page Download via the link above.

Hourglass Patterns Tutorials: Boxed Corners for Any Project

The boxed corner is just perfect for tote bags, purses, pouches, cosmetic cases, cushions; you name it, you can box it.  It's super easy.  Here's a quick pictorial for your next sewing craft project.  

Hourglass Patterns: Free Download-Lower Body Fitting Worksheet

Hourglass Patterns free worksheet to record your lower body measurements;  record directly on the images.  Includes recommended fitting ease to add or remove.

Here's a Link to this worksheet:  Hourglass Patterns Lower Body Measurements Worksheet

Hourglass Patterns©: Full Bust Adjustment Pictorial