Islander Sewing Systems

08/04/2026

Join Janet for a live demonstration on stitching without pins or basting. She'll show you some tricks on straight hems, double turned edges and the best way to add a front facing or placket that won't show on the right side. Next, she will share some of the best topstitching tricks and answer your questions.

06/09/2026

Read this week's newsletter; new dates for June & July Tuesdays at Two, pattern sizing advice and Custom Pants Bundle https://conta.cc/3RU1kby

05/12/2026

Invest in your for less today! Learn to sew Faster & Better with Islander Sewing System's amazing No Pins, No Basting, No Kidding! techniques.
In this book and/or video class discover how to insert zippers, apply pockets, waistbands, create flat felled seams, perfect darts and much more and all without pins. The end result will be the best-looking garment you ever made! This week enjoy a 25% discount using code Magic.

03/17/2026

Darts are an important part of sewing a garment but so often they don't look as nice as they should. Watch sewing expert, Janet Pray explain the simple tips that will make every dart you sew the best it can be! These are tips you didn't learn in a home-sewing class.

Janet explains how to easily sew darts that are flattering and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Darts are an important aspect of garment sewing but the...

03/12/2026

A shirtmaker for over 40 years, Janet Pray shares her favorite buttonhole placket. Looks sewn-on but it's not. Watch 5 min. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2SEAghTeSQ&t=7s

02/10/2026

Back by popular demand at the 2025 price! Enjoy learning faster & better sewing techniques while making a modern custom fit tunic. The workshop includes a kit of your choice and is available to watch thru May 31st by way of a YouTube link. Read more about it here: https://conta.cc/4qpf4Xa