Category: Hoya
We all need a little extra whimsy in our lives right now, and perhaps this is why 2021 has been the year of ruffles, dramatic sleeves, and gathered skirts. Whether your style is more bohemian, cottage core, or romantic—these details can add a feminine touch and something extra special to your garments. Even better, they […]
May has just wrapped up, along with the favorite challenge of the sewing community. Me-Made-May is without a doubt the most-followed sewing event of the year: created by UK blogger So Zo in 2010, this yearly challenge pushes sewists to wear their handmade clothes with pride “in real life”. Everyone sets their own goal, and […]
Last but not least, here are the lovely versions of the Hoya blouse made by our pattern testers and reviewers! Tester versions Julie made her blouse in a tropical cotton voile, while our development manager Camille chose a casual gingham rayon. Reviewer versionss Randomly Happy added bell sleeves to version B, for a very trendy result! We love […]
Today we are sharing three tutorials to adjust the bust of your Hoya blouse! The lovely faux-wrap neckline of the Hoya blouse is its focal point, so it’s important to have it fit right! If you notice some fit issues on your muslin, here’s how to get rid of them. Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) Does […]
There’s nothing like a pretty blouse to showcase a beautiful fabric! To pick the perfect fabric for your Hoya blouse, the keywords are drapey and lightweight. The panels of the mock-wrap front are lined, which means the overlap in the front has four layers of fabric; be careful of your fabric’s thickness! The good thing […]
