Sew a zipper fly on jeans and pants
Does sewing a zipper fly make you shiver? How come sewists are scared stiff when sewing a zipper fly on jeans and pants? A zipper
How to sew flawless sleeve tabs
Want to add a little oomph to the shirt you’re sewing? Learning how to sew sleeve tabs is an easy way to make your garments look
How to adjust a pattern to fit an apple-shaped body
The shape of a sewing pattern Is there a way to adjust a pattern to fit an apple-shaped body without sacrificing the look? The standard
How to make a muslin in 6 simple steps
Have you ever visited a new place or a city and went there without checking the map first? You probably felt lost and wished you’d
Download, print, and assemble a PDF pattern
Some sewists avoid PDF sewing patterns They think it’s complicated, time-consuming, and intimidating to put them together. But, despite many moving parts (or papers), it
3 essential pattern adjustments
Let’s face it. There are endless ways you can adjust your pattern and fit your garment if you don’t restrict yourself. If you’re sewing couture
How to sew more eco-friendly
Have you ever wondered how you can make your sewing more eco-friendly without going all-in and eliminating every single fabric that’s not 100% organic in
2 quick and neat alternatives to a sleeve placket
Depending on the design of the sleeve you’re sewing and what fabric you’re using, there are several alternatives to a traditional sleeve placket if you
How to know if you need a bust adjustment – 3 simple ways
You just finished sewing your shirt. It didn’t turn out the way you expected at all. Looking in the mirror you notice bubbly wrinkles all
How to buy the right pattern for your body type
Wish you knew how to buy the right pattern for your body type? Have you ever bought a pattern that seems perfect for you on
How to use a twin needle
This ever happened to you? You’ve almost finished sewing, and there’s only the hem left to sew. Soon you’ll finally wear your new super comfy
The future for home sewists
An Indie Pattern Customer Revolution It’s been interesting to follow the “plus-size” discussion in the sewing community lately. It seems the time has come to
How to sew more in less time
Do you have enough time for sewing? As a patternmaker, I have sewing scheduled on my general to-do list in any given work week. But
Unexpected side effects of wearing clothes that fit
Learning how to fit takes time It’s tempting to go for the pattern labeled “fast sew” to be done in the shortest time possible. Just
10 useful tips for fitting the clothes you sew
A perfect fit Do you spend too much time sewing garments that fit OK but not great? How about that cute top that twists and
How to spot a good fit
What is a good fit? When you sew a garment, it’s obvious you want it to fit, but it’s not always equally obvious what “a
Is the perfect fit an illusion?
Is the perfect fit an illusion? Have you ever gone shopping without finding a single garment that fits or feels right? Spending endless hours trying