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A Rolled-Hem Presser Foot is All About Sleek Pro Style

How do you, the home sewer, achieve that perfect rolled hem? With a rolled hem presser foot! Read on, and I’ll show you how to create ready-to-wear-worthy hems on your... View Content

How to Use Interlining, Lining, Facing and Interfacing

Details like interlining, lining, facing and interfacing can be overlooked in the construction process, but they make a huge difference in your garment. Read on to learn what to use... View Content

Why Staystitching Is So Important

We've all been there: A pattern tells us to staystitch and we, um, don't. Given that staystitching is done on a single layer of fabric and doesn’t even show in... View Content

How to Pick the Right Elastic for Your Sewing Project

Stretch your skills by learning how to choose and use the right types of elastic for your sewing projects. View Content

5 Clothing Fasteners Every Sewer Should Know How to Use

When sewing garments with any type of fitted shape it's essential to have an opening that you can make bigger to get into, and smaller to close around you. This... View Content

8 Tips for Sewing the Smoothest Curved Seams

Don't fear curved seams! Learn how to accurately sew curves and expand the projects you can complete with 9 helpful tips. View Content

Here's the Secret to Sewing Shirt Collars So Sharp, They Could Practically Slice Cheddar

Find out how a few extra snips can make your collars look SO much more professional. View Content

How to Make the Perfect Wardrobe Staple: the Tank Top

Tank tops are the best. When it's hot, a tank is the only shirt you need; when it's cold, you've got the perfect under-layer. You can wear a tank top... View Content

5 Handy Techniques That'll Help You Sew the Perfect Dress

Sewing your own dress gives you a creative freedom that you’ll never find in ready-to-wear clothing. You get to pick the style, choose a fabric that inspires you and tailor... View Content

What You Need to Know Before Sewing Lining into Any Garment

Lining a garment can seem like a lot of extra work: buying more fabric, cutting out the pattern again and all that extra pinning and sewing. It's enough "extra" to... View Content

6 Genius Ways to Use Bias Tape You've Probably Never Thought of Before

It's been said that bias tape is the duct tape of the sewing world – you can use it for nearly everything! Here are just a handful of examples of... View Content

Pattern Drafting Demystified: Sewing Pro Suzy Furrer Says It’s Easier Than You Think

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... View Content

The Sloper Is Your Secret Weapon to Making Any Sewing Pattern Fit

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,... View Content

How to Use Underlining to Level Up Your Next Garment

One of the biggest differences between regular garment sewing and couture sewing is underlining. Underlining is what gives couture garments their superior overall appearance and elevates any homemade article of... View Content

How to Sew Your Own Vintage-Inspired Bralette

It might feel intimidating, but branching out into sewing your own undergarments can be much easier than one might think. Download the Baby Soft Bra pattern and follow along with... View Content

How to Sew a Simple Side Seam Pocket Into Any Garment

Pockets add functionality to any garment and can even be added to items already in your closet. Here are 8 simple steps to sewing a side-seam pocket. View Content

How to Sew a Flat Fell Seam That Looks Professional

Take a look at your jeans or a men’s dress shirt and it's likely you’ll spot flat fell seams. On the outside of the garment there's a pair of stitch... View Content

How to Sew a Buttonhole by Hand

A complete guide, including a tutorial, tips & tricks, for how to sew a buttonhole by hand from sewing pro Christine Haynes. View Content

Decode All the Markings on Any Sewing Pattern

Stumped by all those dots and lines and triangles on your sewing pattern? Beth Galvin is here to help! View Content