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Web Site Makeover

August 23, 2015 by Katrina

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Sometimes change is hard, even when it’s necessary. I tried to put this off as long as I could, but the truth is – it’s time. It’s time for my Web site to get a new look! So although the technical things that could go wrong make me very nervous about this Web site change […]

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10 Sewing Mistakes That Will Make Your Clothes Look Homemade

June 15, 2015 by Katrina

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Handmade clothing is good. Clothes that look homemade-not so much. Why? Because in sewing the word homemade is usually associated with poor quality. It can refer to the way the garment is sewn or a poor choice in fabric, to the way the garment fits. Today, I’m going to talk about 10 sewing mistakes that will definitely give your clothes a homemade look.

Filed Under: Most Popular, Sewing Tips Tagged With: handmade clothes, homemade clothes, plus size pattern, sewing, sewing mistakes, sewing pattern

Choose the Right Fabric

April 30, 2015 by Katrina

You altered your pattern until you got the fit you wanted. You cut each piece carefully, making sure to follow the pattern layout to avoid any mishaps. You took extra care in sewing each piece using techniques that would give it a professional look. Then why did it still end up in the “ain’t never […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tips Tagged With: choose fabric, fabric, pattern, sewing, sewing pattern

How to Fix a Gaping Neckline

February 15, 2015 by Katrina

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In my patternmaking book, Patternmaking Made Easy, Connie Crawford says an adjustment must be made to prevent gaping when lowering the neckline more than 2″ from the original jewel neckline. Have you ever had this problem? Well, today I’m going to show you how to fix a gaping neckline on your sewing pattern.

Filed Under: Patternmaking Tutorial, Tutorials Tagged With: alteration, gaping neckline, neckline, patternmaking, plus size pattern, top pattern

7 Ways to Make Solo Fitting Easier

January 31, 2015 by Katrina

Don't have a dress form or a friend to help you fit the clothes you sew? This post gives you 7 ways to make fitting your muslin (or the clothes you sew) easier. So don't let solo fitting stop you from sewing your own clothes. Read the blog post or pin to save for later.

One of my readers asked this question: “How can I fit my clothes without a dress form?” A good question, without a perfect answer. But today I hope I can help you a little bit by giving you 7 ways to make solo fitting easier. Does anyone else have the problem of fitting patterns solo? By solo […]

Filed Under: Most Popular, Sewing Tips Tagged With: alteration, pattern fitting, patternmaking, plus size pattern, plus size sewing pattern, sewing, sewing pattern

10 Sewing Tips From 2014

January 15, 2015 by Katrina

Last year, I shared sewing tips on Facebook that I use on a regular basis in my sewing. Because they’re scattered throughout my Facebook page, I decided to put 10 of my favorite in one place so you could refer to them at any time, without having to scroll through Facebook. So here they are: 10 […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tips Tagged With: alteration, muslin, preshrink fabric, sewing, sewing pattern, sewing tips, test garment

How to Move a Dart on Your Sewing Pattern

December 15, 2014 by Katrina

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Have you ever had a pattern with so many fitting problems, you’re not sure where to begin? I tried to ignore some of them, like the front darts on my skirt being too close to the center front/back and looking really weird, but I couldn’t. If I’m gonna make the skirt, it might as well be […]

Filed Under: Patternmaking Tutorial, Skirt Tutorials, Tutorials Tagged With: alteration, bust dart, pattern making, patternmaking, plus size pattern, plus size sewing pattern, skirt, skirt pattern, waist dart

Skirt Pattern: Add to Your Hip, Not Your Waist

September 10, 2014 by Katrina

Just when I think I’m ready to finish a project, I discover several fitting problems. How is it that my waist fits fine, but the hip area is too tight? This is one of the problems I ran into in my effort to make my pleated skirt, (you can see part 1 of the pleated skirt here). […]

Filed Under: Patternmaking Tutorial, Skirt Tutorials, Tutorials Tagged With: alteration, draft, patternmaking, plus size pattern alteration, sewing pattern adjustment, skirt pattern

How to Make a Pleated Skirt-Part 1

July 31, 2014 by Katrina

Have you ever seen a skirt you really liked but it didn’t come in your size? Or it’s no longer sold by the store? I saw this pleated skirt on Nordstrom’s Web site a few months ago and thought it was so cute, but they no longer sell it. So I decided to challenge myself and […]

Filed Under: Patternmaking Tutorial, Skirt Tutorials Tagged With: draft, patternmaking, pleated skirt, plus size sewing pattern, sewing, sewing pattern, skirt pattern

Custom-Fit Plus Size Patterns

June 30, 2014 by Katrina

Whenever I find a resource for plus size patterns, I like to let you all know about it. That’s not to say that some of you don’t already know, but just in case, I don’t mind sharing. I stumbled across this Web site by accident while looking for something else. (Isn’t that how it always happens?) […]

Filed Under: Sewing Tips Tagged With: custom fit plus size sewing patterns, plus size pattern, sewing pattern

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10 Sewing Mistakes That Will Make Your Clothes Look Homemade

Don't have a dress form or a friend to help you fit the clothes you sew? This post gives you 7 ways to make fitting your muslin (or the clothes you sew) easier. So don't let solo fitting stop you from sewing your own clothes. Read the blog post or pin to save for later.

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