Just Sew You Know #1 January 12, 2015 – Posted in: Just Sew You Know

New Year, new blog goals!

One thing I wanted to do this year was start a weekly feature where I pass along little tips, tricks, tidbits, cheats, and whataya-knows that I’ve read, discovered, and come across over the years. I’m really excited about doing this and I hope you enjoy the posts!

This week’s Just Sew You Know comes courtesy of my Sycamore Shorts pattern for Riley Blake fabrics. Everyone who has made the shorts has raved about this time and sanity saving trick!

When you’re sewing, especially for little kids, it can often be frustrating trying to turn and press tiny hems and casings. So read through your pattern and when able, press them before you construct the garment! It’s *SO* much easier to iron them flat, so make it work for you! Once you’ve sewn your seams, like the rise and inseam in the Sycamore Shorts, your ironing will be done for you! Instant hem and casing!

Do you have a trick you’d like to see featured? Drop me an email at sewlikemymom@gmail.com. Don’t forget you can follow Sew Like My Mom on Facebook and you can find me on Instagram @sewlikemymom.