Introducing Modkid Aubrey

We are excited to announce the release of the Modkid Aubrey pattern! The Aubrey is a simple knit dress with special details including the curved seams and a hidden kangaroo pocket. With 3 sleeve options, this dress will take you through all seasons! The Aubrey pattern comes in sizes 2T to 12 and is best sewn in medium weight knit fabrics. Patty provides detailed lengthen and shorten lines with instructions to get just the right fit too.

Since a lot of kids across the nation are starting school today, we decided that instead of listing this pattern at an introductory price, like we usually do, we will just offer an amazing back-to-school coupon code. You can get this an any other pattern your heart desires for an amazing price! Coupon code AUBREY2016 gets you 40% off your entire order on our Etsy store.... this makes this and any other full-price pattern only $5.99!!! But, hurry, the coupon code expires exactly 24 hrs from now. Go ahead and stock up for the Fall!

We hope you enjoy this inspiration from our testers!

Cassandra Gobin

Courtney Davis

Jamie Wertz

Jamie Wertz

Jamie Wertz

Jody Kappas

Axa Francis

Joy Boath

 Julie Wilkinson

Kate Williams

Kyla Sorenson

Kyla Sorenson

Lara DeFrisco

Maria Luisa Santos

Mariana Cruz

Marnie Durbidge

Nicole Cantwell

Nicole Cantwell

Rachel Fish

Teresa Martin

Wendy Whiteford

Tips & Tricks: Elastic Waistband

Included in the Modkid Perfect Legging pattern is our favorite knit waistband tutorial. What makes it so great? NO CASING!! Plus, it lays flat, and the elastic won't twist inside a casing. You just might find it to be your favorite too! We are going to show you just how we do it here too.

Stitch your pre-cut elastic into a circle. If you don't have a length provided in your pattern, 1-2" less than the length around the wearer's waist is a good rule of thumb. The elastic should be cut shorter than the waist measurement since it will stretch out when sewn and worn. To minimize bulk, just meet the ends of the elastic and stitch a wide zigzag across the edges. You may stitch several times over the area to reinforce the seam. Give it a tug, and you will find a nice sturdy connection.

Quarter mark your waistband and elastic. Do this by folding the elastic at the seam and marking the opposite fold. Now, bring the seam and the new mark across from one another to divide the band in the other direction. Similarly mark the leggings.

Align the elastic seam with the back seam of the leggings and pin to the wrong side of the fabric. Align the elastic edge with the raw edge of the leggings. Continue to pin at the quarter marks stretching the elastic to fit. Pin in between the quarter marks if desired. Serge or zigzag the top edge of the elastic, catching the raw edge of the fabric beneath. Stretch the elastic slightly as you do this, but do not stretch the fabric. I like to make sure my serger knife is disengaged at this point.

Fold the elastic down toward the wrong side of the garment, encasing the elastic and keeping the fabric taut around the elastic. Pin in place.  From the right side of the garment, topstich the bottom edge using either a Coverstitch machine, a twin needle on your sewing machine, or a wide zigzag stitch.

A flat and easy finish, just like we like it!!