25 - 12 of 25 Search for: Sort by: date: New to Old date: Old to New alphabetical: A-Z alphabetical: Z-A Sorry, there were no results How to Calculate Stitches in Knitting Article So you finally mustered the courage to design and stitch a hat. Yay, you! Designing your own knitting projects opens up endless possibilities in your knitting. Figuring out how to… Read Article How to Alter a Pattern for Sleeves That Fit and Flatter Article Create a sleeve that fits perfectly with plenty of room for movement by adjusting your pattern piece before you start to cut and sew. Try this bicep adjustment for a… Read Article How to Create a Gorgeous, Pro-Worthy Fashion Portfolio Article Photo via Tamara Bellis/Unsplash If you want to be taken seriously as a clothing designer, you need to both show and tell. Whether your goal is to go to fashion… Read Article 7 Types of Darts Every Sewist Needs to Know Article Darts are an essential part of garment sewing because they allow flat fabric to take on a shape that will fit the body well. Take a look at how different… Read Article Knitting Advice From a Pro: Why Annie Lupton Swears You Shouldn’t Sweat Over That First Sweater Article No matter how many scarves and cowls you have under your belt, knitting your first sweater can be totally sweat-inducing — especially if the pattern you've chosen is riddled with… Read Article Pattern Drafting Demystified: Sewing Pro Suzy Furrer Says It’s Easier Than You Think Article If you’re a home sewist, patternmaking (also called pattern drafting) might feel like a distant set of skills you’re not yet ready to tackle. But it’s actually closer than you… Read Article Ruching Fabric Gives Garments So Much Fullness — Here’s How to Do It Article Ruching is when fabric is gathered along a seam to provide decoration or fullness. You may have seen it before on sheers (like in the skirt pictured above) or swimsuits,… Read Article The Sloper Is Your Secret Weapon to Making Any Sewing Pattern Fit Article Creating your own basic sloper block is really not as hard as it may sound, and it's a wonderful tool to have when striving for that perfect fitting, professional looking,… Read Article 2 Easy Methods for Resizing a Sewing Pattern Article Have you ever wondered how to change the size of a sewing pattern? Grading a pattern can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. Check out two easy methods… Read Article 4 Ways to Adjust Fit Before Cutting Your Sewing Pattern Article Do you want to sew a perfectly fitting garment? Here are the 4 key fitting opportunities you must perform before ever touching scissors to fabric. Read Article How to Raise or Lower the Curve on Princess Seams Article Princess seams are flattering on most figures, but for them to look right they must be fitted properly to the natural curves of the body. Learn how to raise or… Read Article You Should Adjust Fit While You Sew in These 5 Places Article For handmade clothes that fit perfectly, don't just adjust the pattern pieces — you can make changes as you go, too. Read Article Show More
How to Calculate Stitches in Knitting Article So you finally mustered the courage to design and stitch a hat. Yay, you! Designing your own knitting projects opens up endless possibilities in your knitting. Figuring out how to… Read Article
How to Alter a Pattern for Sleeves That Fit and Flatter Article Create a sleeve that fits perfectly with plenty of room for movement by adjusting your pattern piece before you start to cut and sew. Try this bicep adjustment for a… Read Article
How to Create a Gorgeous, Pro-Worthy Fashion Portfolio Article Photo via Tamara Bellis/Unsplash If you want to be taken seriously as a clothing designer, you need to both show and tell. Whether your goal is to go to fashion… Read Article
7 Types of Darts Every Sewist Needs to Know Article Darts are an essential part of garment sewing because they allow flat fabric to take on a shape that will fit the body well. Take a look at how different… Read Article
Knitting Advice From a Pro: Why Annie Lupton Swears You Shouldn’t Sweat Over That First Sweater Article No matter how many scarves and cowls you have under your belt, knitting your first sweater can be totally sweat-inducing — especially if the pattern you've chosen is riddled with… Read Article
Pattern Drafting Demystified: Sewing Pro Suzy Furrer Says It’s Easier Than You Think Article If you’re a home sewist, patternmaking (also called pattern drafting) might feel like a distant set of skills you’re not yet ready to tackle. But it’s actually closer than you… Read Article
Ruching Fabric Gives Garments So Much Fullness — Here’s How to Do It Article Ruching is when fabric is gathered along a seam to provide decoration or fullness. You may have seen it before on sheers (like in the skirt pictured above) or swimsuits,… Read Article
The Sloper Is Your Secret Weapon to Making Any Sewing Pattern Fit Article Creating your own basic sloper block is really not as hard as it may sound, and it's a wonderful tool to have when striving for that perfect fitting, professional looking,… Read Article
2 Easy Methods for Resizing a Sewing Pattern Article Have you ever wondered how to change the size of a sewing pattern? Grading a pattern can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. Check out two easy methods… Read Article
4 Ways to Adjust Fit Before Cutting Your Sewing Pattern Article Do you want to sew a perfectly fitting garment? Here are the 4 key fitting opportunities you must perform before ever touching scissors to fabric. Read Article
How to Raise or Lower the Curve on Princess Seams Article Princess seams are flattering on most figures, but for them to look right they must be fitted properly to the natural curves of the body. Learn how to raise or… Read Article
You Should Adjust Fit While You Sew in These 5 Places Article For handmade clothes that fit perfectly, don't just adjust the pattern pieces — you can make changes as you go, too. Read Article
