Let me show you three basic things to know about hand sewing! I’m not even going over the actual stitches because there are so many
V1546 Halter Dress pt 3 of 4
Hi everybody! Here is the third tutorial about how to make this halter dress. At this point we have our fabrics all cut and we’re
How to Shorten a Metal Zipper
I used to really dread working with metal zippers. I would choose a coil zipper whenever I could because you can sew right through them.
V1546 Halter Dress pt 2 of 4
Hello! In the last tutorial in this series I showed you how to alter a Vogue 1546 pattern and make a fit sample. So now
How to Add Sizes to Sewing Patterns
Do you have a store-bought pattern, but need it in a different size? Changing a pattern from one size to another is called grading. Here’s
V1546 Halter Dress pt 1 of 4
I love to customize everything, which sort of lends itself to making my own clothes. Let me show you how easy it is to add
How to Iron Sewing Patterns
Yes, you can iron your sewing patterns! You can iron just about any paper in fact. Here’s how! Watch the video or continue reading: I
S8741 Striped Fur Jacket pt 3 of 3
Hello again, and welcome to the final tutorial in this series about how to make your own striped fur jacket based on Simplicity pattern 8741.
S8741 Striped Fur Jacket pt 2 of 3
Welcome back! In the last tutorial I showed you how to prepare and sew the fit sample for this jacket using Simplicity 8741. Now let’s
S8741 Striped Fur Jacket pt 1 of 3
Learn how to take an ordinary pattern like Simplicity 8741, add a few style lines, a fun combination of furs, and turn it into a unique striped jacket!