How to sew princess seams

I can't believe that I am saying this, but it is finally time to start sewing today! If you have been following the Acton sew-along , you will know that I have gone through A LOT of alterations (check them out here ). When it comes to the Acton , fit is important, and I really wanted you all to f

Learn how to raise or lower the curve of princess seam so they hit the bust apex properly. A FREE step-by-step photo tutorial on Bluprint!

This Video and blog tutorial will show you how to sew and press a princess seam. The result will be smooth and flattering without puckers or pleats! #learntosew #sewingforbeginners #sewing #princessseams

Princess seams are scrumptious. Everything about them - the smoothness, the neatness, the snugness - I love. I especially love how they...

If you’re struggling to fit a darted front bodice, a princess seam may be the dart equivalent of your dreams. […]

We are finally getting onto the construction part of the Chelsea Party Dress sewalong! At this point, your muslin has been made, you’ve adjusted the fit as necessary, chosen your fabrics, and cut out the pattern. Now let’s get to the fun part! In the very beginning of the Chelsea Party Dress construction we jump

When Charles Frederick Worth designed gowns for the French Emperess Eugénie de Montijo in the mid 1800s he introduced a new cut to the bodice which caught the

Bonjour, my lovely otters! Earlier this week, we talked through altering a princess seamed bodice, when you've been blessed with, as my younger brother would say, bazoongas. We went from perfectly lovely pattern pieces to darling little monsters that can actually fit over our busts. Hooray! Now, the bad news: there's still work left to be done. The thing about princess seams is that they are much more fitted to your bust than a traditionally darted bodice. That's what makes them flattering…

How to do a full bust adjustment and a small bust adjustment, from patterns with darts to princess seams to patterns with no darts, there's a method here

Out of all the ways you can make a flat piece of fabric mould to a woman's curves, princess seams are my favourite. Today's post is all about how to sew princess seams!