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Using Snaps or Buttons on the Quadra Jacket

. Do zippers intimidate you? The Quadra Jacket sewing pattern includes a video tutorial for installing the zipper, to make it super easy! BUT - if you would still prefer another option... The collared version (with or without hood) is really easy to hack to use snaps or buttons instead of a zipper! You just […]

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How to Minimize Waste when Cutting Fabric

Traditionally, most patterns suggest laying out all your pieces at once, pinning them to your fabric, and then cutting them. But there is a better way! Cutting pieces one at a time allows you to skip the pins (use weight to keep the pattern piece in place) for faster cutting, and also to fit the […]

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Adding a Hanging Loop to the Quadra Jacket

Hi there! Anisha here from SASSY Creations! I have a handy little hack to show you today: a hanging loop for your Quadra Jacket! Very simply made and attached, this nifty little detail will help you keep your cloakroom tidy! 😃 I'll show/explain to you how to attach it to the lined and faced version […]

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Adding a Zipper Guard to the Quadra Jacket

Hi there! I'm Anisha from SASSY Creations! I'm so excited I got to help test the Quadra Jacket and I have a little hack to show you how easy it is to add a zipper/chin guard to your Quadra! Because I made this one as a rain jacket for my son, I wanted a little […]

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Adding a Brim to the Quadra Jacket

Hi there! Anisha here from SASSY Creations, with a little hack/mashup! I made my kids' Quadra Jackets out of PUL to be rain jackets, and since they all wear glasses, I decided I wanted to add a brim to keep their glasses drip-free. Luckily enough, the Goober Pea Designs Snuggle Bunny Poncho pattern has a […]

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Video of Stylin' Snuggler Zipper Installation

This video was made for use by one of our fantastic brand ambassadors, Kristi Giba. We somehow lost the final clip showing how to tie off the threads, so it ends a bit abruptly, but the whole zipper installation is there! We'll try and fix up the ending at a later date, but for now […]

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How to Sew Piping

Piping is a deceptively simple detail to add to many different types of projects, for a really professional and elegant look - but it looks especially great on the Quadra Jacket! You can buy piping ready made from the store, or you can make your own - we'll save that for another tutorial though 😉 […]

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How to Shorten a Separating Zipper

One of our fabulous brand ambassadors Kristi Giba made a video for us showing how to shorten a separating zipper - a skill that is quite useful for the new Quadra Jacket sewing pattern. For reference, here is a list of the supplies she uses in the video: Needle Nose Pliers Diagonal Cutting Pliers Nippers […]

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How to Blend Sizes: Standard Method

Here at Goober Pea Designs, we recognize that kids come in all different shapes and sizes, and we strongly encourage blending sizes to get the perfect fit! My own kids typically fall into different sizes for height and width, so I've had plenty of experience testing these techniques and figuring out the easiest and/or most […]

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How to Blend Sizes: Shortening & Lengthening

Here at Goober Pea Designs, we recognize that kids come in all different shapes and sizes, and we strongly encourage blending sizes to get the perfect fit! My own kids typically fall into different sizes for height and width, so I've had plenty of experience testing these techniques and figuring out the easiest and/or most […]

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How to Use Finished Measurements

So what's the difference between a size chart and a finished measurements chart, you ask? A size chart gives all the body measurements that the sizes were drafted to fit, whereas a finished measurements chart give the actual garment measurements. These will be different numbers, and comparing the two charts will show you how much […]

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How to Measure and Choose Size

One of the most wonderful things about sewing clothing is the ability to get a perfect fit! In order to do so, it is necessary to take body measurements and compare them to the size chart, to help you choose the correct size. All Goober Pea Designs clothing patterns provide a size chart, both on […]

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