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How To Sew A Narrow Hem In 5 Steps

May 10, 2022 by Katrina 6 Comments

In today’s blog post I’m going to show you how to sew a narrow hem. But just in case you didn’t know, this is Part 4 of the sewing a skirt with a flounce series. If you haven’t seen the Parts 1-3, you can find them below: How To Make A Flounce Pattern In 4 […]

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How To Sew A Dart In 4 Easy Steps

April 26, 2022 by Katrina 12 Comments

This post is part 3 of my series on making a skirt with a flounce. If you’d like to read the previous posts in this series go to How To Make A Flounce Pattern in 4 Simple Steps and How To Sew A Skirt Muslin: Step-By-Step Guide. What are darts? Darts are folds sewn into […]

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How To Sew A Skirt Muslin: Step-by-Step Guide

April 12, 2022 by Katrina 6 Comments

If you haven’t seen my previous post, How To Make A Flounce Pattern In 4 Simple Steps, click here. This blog post is part 2 of my series on making a skirt with a flounce. What is a muslin and why is it called a “muslin”? A muslin is a test garment usually made of […]

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How To Make A Flounce Pattern In 4 Simple Steps

March 29, 2022 by Katrina 13 Comments

What is a flounce? A flounce is similar to a ruffle, but different. The similarity? They both add fullnes to a pattern piece. How is a flounce different from a ruffle? It’s different in 3 ways:

Filed Under: Patternmaking Tutorial Tagged With: flounce, how to make flounce pattern, how to make plus size skirt, how to sew, how to sew for plus size, pattern cutting, pattern drafting

How To Make A Gaping Neckline Pattern Adjustment

December 6, 2018 by Katrina 14 Comments

Recently, I had to fix a gaping neckline on my pattern. I’m always reluctant to mess with my neckline because I don’t want my shoulders or armholes to be affected. So this time I decided to take the excess from both my front and my back neckline. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a gaping neckline pattern adjustment on the front and back neckline.

Recently, I had to fix a gaping neckline on my pattern. I’m always reluctant to mess with my neckline because I don’t want my shoulders or armholes to be affected. So this time I decided to take the excess from both my front and my back neckline. That’s what makes this video tutorial a little […]

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How To Change The Length Of Your Top Pattern

November 23, 2018 by Katrina Leave a Comment

Lengthen or shorten pattern alterations are some of the easiest to do. They should also be the first alteration you do, before you make any changes to the width of your pattern. Lengthen/shorten lines are the best place to change the length of your pattern.

Lengthen or shorten pattern alterations are some of the easiest to do. They should also be the first alteration you do, before you make any changes to the width of your pattern. And when the pattern manufacturer provides you with lengthen/shorten lines on your pattern pieces; it’s probably because that’s the best place to do […]

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Sewing Pattern Instructions: 10 Things You Need To Know

June 26, 2018 by Katrina 12 Comments

Sewing pattern instructions have a lot of information in them. While the amount of information can be overwhelming, the pattern instructions are there to help you through the process of sewing that particular pattern. On the blog, I go through each part of the pattern instructions (10 areas to be exact) and explain them.

Sewing pattern instructions have a lot of information in them. I don’t think I ever sit down and just go through the instructions page by page before I sew. But the pattern instructions are there to help you through the sewing process. So even if you, like me, don’t read them word for word, it’s […]

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Sewing Pattern Envelope: 11 Things You Need To Know

May 16, 2018 by Katrina 9 Comments

Sewing Pattern Envelope | Read Sewing Pattern Envelope | How To Read Sewing Pattern Envelope |

  Understanding the envelope of a sewing pattern is an important part of buying the right pattern. From the clothing design on the front of the pattern envelope to its yardage requirements on the back, each section of information is there to guide you in your purchase. Today, I’m going to talk about 11 things […]

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4 Seam Guides That Will Help You Sew Seams Right

May 8, 2018 by Katrina 22 Comments

Seam Guides | How To Sew With A Seam Guide | Magnetic Seam Guide | Nancy Notions' 6 in 1 Stick 'N Stitch Seam Guide | This blog post will show you how to use seam guides to help you sew straight and curved seams.

 Discloser: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Affiliate links are marked with an asterisk (*).  When I was a teenager watching my mother sew, it looked so easy. Sewing always looks easy when someone […]

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2 Guides That Will Help You Thread Your Sewing Machine Right

May 1, 2018 by Katrina 2 Comments

How To Thread Your Sewing Machine | How To Wind A Bobbin | How To Thread A Bobbin | If you're having a problem winding your bobbin or threading your sewing machine & bobbin, this blog post will give you helpful tips about the guides on your machine and how to use them. And if you don't have a user manual for your sewing machine, I give resources where you might be able to find one.

When you’re just starting to sew, threading a sewing machine can be intimidating. Having a sewing machine manual doesn’t guarantee there’ll be no stitching problems to fix. This can be frustrating. To help you avoid some frustration I’ll be giving you some tips on winding your bobbin, threading your sewing machine and threading your bobbin. […]

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Recently, I had to fix a gaping neckline on my pattern. I’m always reluctant to mess with my neckline because I don’t want my shoulders or armholes to be affected. So this time I decided to take the excess from both my front and my back neckline. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a gaping neckline pattern adjustment on the front and back neckline.

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