In this video I talk about the 3 reasons I chose the patternmaking software I use instead of Adobe Illustrator. The 3 reasons are the same 3 ways Patternmaking Software is better than Illustrator, in my opinion. Watch the video below: Please note, this is not an Illustrator bashing video. There are just some conveniences […]
How To Sew Flounce To Skirt In 5 Basic Steps
In today’s blog post I’m going to show you how to sew a flounce (with a center point) to a skirt. And just in case you didn’t know, this is Part 5 of the sewing a skirt with a flounce series. If you haven’t seen Parts 1-4, you can find them below: How To Make […]
How To Sew A Narrow Hem In 5 Steps
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 […]
How To Sew A Dart In 4 Easy Steps
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 […]
How To Sew A Skirt Muslin: Step-by-Step Guide
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 […]
How To Make A Flounce Pattern In 4 Simple Steps
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:
How To Make A Gaping Neckline Pattern Adjustment
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 […]
How To Change The Length Of Your Top 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 […]
Sewing Pattern Instructions: 10 Things You Need To Know
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 […]
Sewing Pattern Envelope: 11 Things You Need To Know
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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