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Felix Dress in teal abstract print with pink lining, showing interior construction with side seams open and lining exposed

Felix Sew-Along: Side Seams

Jen Beeman

We've got an easy day for you today in the Felix Sew-Along, we're just sewing up those side seams. Four seams and you're all done and can finally try on...

Felix Sew-Along: Side Seams

Jen Beeman

We've got an easy day for you today in the Felix Sew-Along, we're just sewing up those side seams. Four seams and you're all done and can finally try on...

Felix Dress in teal abstract print with pink lining, showing bodice pieces pinned to skirt panels during construction

Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Skirts

Jen Beeman

Today in the Felix Sew-Along we'll be attaching our skirts to the front and back bodices and it all starts to look like a dress. I love the moment when...

Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Skirts

Jen Beeman

Today in the Felix Sew-Along we'll be attaching our skirts to the front and back bodices and it all starts to look like a dress. I love the moment when...

Felix Dress pocket pieces in teal with abstract print, laid flat and folded to show pocket placement with pink lining visible

Felix Sew-Along: Pockets

Jen Beeman

It's an easy day today in the Felix Sew-Along, today we'll be attaching our pocket pieces. It's pretty straightforward, especially after the last two sew-along posts. Begin by taking two...

Felix Sew-Along: Pockets

Jen Beeman

It's an easy day today in the Felix Sew-Along, today we'll be attaching our pocket pieces. It's pretty straightforward, especially after the last two sew-along posts. Begin by taking two...

Felix Dress in teal abstract print on dress form, crossover V-neckline with neckband attached and pink lining visible

Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Neckband

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be attaching the neckband to the bodice. This is a bit of a non-standard procedure but it produces a completely clean finish and might make you feel like...

Felix Sew-Along: Attaching the Neckband

Jen Beeman

Today we'll be attaching the neckband to the bodice. This is a bit of a non-standard procedure but it produces a completely clean finish and might make you feel like...

Felix Dress neckband pieces in teal abstract print and pink lining with interfacing, laid flat showing assembly

Felix Sew-Along: Neckband & Bodice Assembly

Jen Beeman

Okay, are you all ready to finally start sewing? Today we'll be assembling the neckband of the dress as well as the self and lining bodices. Let's dive in! Begin...

Felix Sew-Along: Neckband & Bodice Assembly

Jen Beeman

Okay, are you all ready to finally start sewing? Today we'll be assembling the neckband of the dress as well as the self and lining bodices. Let's dive in! Begin...

Felix Dress front piece in teal abstract print beside piece 2 pattern template in dusty blue for trimming the lower corner

Felix Sew-Along: Cutting and Fusing

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to be cutting our dresses as well as prepping our pieces to sew by applying the fusible interfacing. I love getting that step out of the way...

Felix Sew-Along: Cutting and Fusing

Jen Beeman

Today we're going to be cutting our dresses as well as prepping our pieces to sew by applying the fusible interfacing. I love getting that step out of the way...

Felix Dress bodice front pattern piece with V-neckline, curved side seams, and adjustment lines for length and bust

Felix Sew-Along: Advanced Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today we’re going to build on the basic Felix pattern adjustments we shared on Monday and show you how to easily raise the V-neckline and do a small or full...

Felix Sew-Along: Advanced Pattern Adjustments

Jen Beeman

Today we’re going to build on the basic Felix pattern adjustments we shared on Monday and show you how to easily raise the V-neckline and do a small or full...

Felix Dress muslin on dress form with center front measurements annotated: 3½ inches at bust and 3 inches at bottom of bodice

Felix Sew-Along: Making a Muslin and Basic Adju...

Jen Beeman

I've decided to break our typical pattern adjustment post down into two segments so that we can go into a bit more detail and talk about making a muslin. We...

Felix Sew-Along: Making a Muslin and Basic Adju...

Jen Beeman

I've decided to break our typical pattern adjustment post down into two segments so that we can go into a bit more detail and talk about making a muslin. We...

Two Felix Dress versions: black rayon with pink floral print and flutter sleeves; red rayon paisley floral with 3/4 sleeves

Felix Sew-Along: Choosing a Size

Jen Beeman

Today in the Felix Sew-Along we're going to talk about selecting a size! I'm going to use my measurements as an example so that you can see how I selected...

Felix Sew-Along: Choosing a Size

Jen Beeman

Today in the Felix Sew-Along we're going to talk about selecting a size! I'm going to use my measurements as an example so that you can see how I selected...

Felix Dress numbered 1-3: yellow floral short sleeve, gray stripe sleeveless, lavender linen 3/4 sleeve, with fabric swatches

Fabric Ideas for the Felix Dress

Jen Beeman

Okay are you all ready to talk about Felix fabric?! Because I am! I’ve been getting a lot of questions, so we're going to cover a lot in this post,...

Fabric Ideas for the Felix Dress

Jen Beeman

Okay are you all ready to talk about Felix fabric?! Because I am! I’ve been getting a lot of questions, so we're going to cover a lot in this post,...

Felix Dress PDF pattern printed out with fabric swatches, scissors, thread, tailor's ham, sleeve roll, and sewing tools

Felix Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies

Jen Beeman

Today I'm going to talk a bit about the general supplies you'll need for your Felix Dress. I had originally planned a fabric inspiration post to go live today but...

Felix Sew-Along: Gathering Supplies

Jen Beeman

Today I'm going to talk a bit about the general supplies you'll need for your Felix Dress. I had originally planned a fabric inspiration post to go live today but...

Mood board of four RTW dresses inspiring the Felix Dress: V-necklines, floaty silhouettes in navy, white, and dark blue

Felix Dress Inspiration

Jen Beeman

All images from our Felix Inspiration Pinterest Board Now it's time to get your Felix Dress inspiration flowing with some RTW images! When designing the Felix I wanted an easy...

Felix Dress Inspiration

Jen Beeman

All images from our Felix Inspiration Pinterest Board Now it's time to get your Felix Dress inspiration flowing with some RTW images! When designing the Felix I wanted an easy...

Felix Dress sewing pattern in yellow and white floral print with short sleeves and eased waist skirt, against green ivy wall

Introducing the Felix Dress!

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to show you our newest pattern, the Felix Dress! If you've seen me at any point this summer I've probably been wearing mine. I wore it to...

Introducing the Felix Dress!

Jen Beeman

I'm so excited to show you our newest pattern, the Felix Dress! If you've seen me at any point this summer I've probably been wearing mine. I wore it to...