by gooberpeadesigns | Sep 9, 2019 | Tutorials
When sewing pants for children, it’s very common for their waist and height to fall into different sizes. Thankfully, size blending can be done using these simple methods. Note: the examples show a leggings-style pant (with no side seams), but this can be done...
by gooberpeadesigns | Aug 19, 2019 | Tutorials
Installing a zipper on stretchy knit fabric can be very tricky. If the the fabric stretches or moves while you’re sewing at all, it will pucker and/or end up uneven. Here are my best tips and tricks for a perfect zipper, along with a video of how to prepare your...
by gooberpeadesigns | Jul 11, 2019 | Tutorials
A lot of the patterns here at Goober Pea Designs use snaps – such as: our sleep sacks (Starlight/Starbright Sleep Sacks, Stellar Sleep Sack) size adjustable car seat poncho with removable hoods (Goober Pea Pod) the overall/dungaree dress (Gold River Adventure...
by gooberpeadesigns | May 30, 2019 | Tutorials
This video shows how to sew a neckband and grow cuffs onto the Split Pea Tunic and Dress sewing pattern from Goober Pea Designs. However, all the steps are identical for any other shirt or dress with a neckband and/or cuffs (skipping the part about including the pleat...
by gooberpeadesigns | May 30, 2019 | Tutorials
This video shows how to pin/clip a knit sleeve to a flat armhole (with the side seam not sewn yet) in preparation for sewing. Pattern shown is the Split Pea Tunic and Dress by Goober Pea Designs, but all knit sleeves for Goober Pea patterns are attached in this way...
by gooberpeadesigns | Jun 18, 2018 | Tutorials
Cord locks are very useful for adjusting a strap or drawstring, but they can be dangerous, especially on something like a sun hat, where the chin strap could get caught on playground equipment and encircle the neck. To make a chin strap adjustable AND safe, you can...
