Sewing corners on hems can be a bit tricky, if you simply fold the seam allowance on top of each other it creates a bulky corner that can be difficult to sew. By sewing a mitered corner you will reduce bulk and get a better end result.

Earlier this week I released my second pdf sewing pattern, the Pocket T! I had a lovely group of testers and I wanted to show off some of the results. It wasn't necessary to change a lot in the pattern so their makes will give you a good idea of what the top looks like. Only the pocket was moved more towards the centre front. 

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Don't you just hate it when your sewing machine tries to eat the corners of your sewing project? I've sewn a lot of corners on narrow hems and I always had problems sewing the corners until I tried the trick in the video. I use narrow hems on many of my designs like the Pocket-t and the Tie-Dress. 

Did you see Dior and I? No? Well you should! It's a moving, inspiring and funny documentary. This new documentary follows Raf Simons as he enters the world of couture and creates his first collection for Dior 

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A pocket with a little surprise! 

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From now on I will start to release my designs as PDF sewing patterns starting with the Tie Dress. This means you can now sew your own Charlotte Kan design. Here is how it works: buy and download the PDF pattern - print and tape the pattern pieces - cut your fabric and sew your dress - enjoy your home made Charlotte Kan design. 

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I got a lovely feature in Gers! magazine alongside two other designers from Rotterdam Joline Jolink and Jeroen van Tuyl. We talked about how and where we work and thanks to the photo you get a glimpse into my messy studio ;)

Granny's Finest is a foundation that lets designers and Grannies collaborate to create handmade accessories. The grannies knit and crochet with beautiful and soft yarns and in return for their craftsmanship a weekly handwork club and outings are organized. If you buy one of the designs you get to personally thank the granny's that knit your beanie, scarf or cowl by sending them a card.

What I like about this concept is that it has a social goal. They want to contribute to the well-being of our senior citizens by letting them make, learn and work together with designers on quality products. View and shop the collection here