Category Archives: Dressmaking
Sewing Patterns Shirt Guide for Better-Fit Garments
You've found a shirt pattern with the collar you want and the right sort of [...]
Velvet Black Ribbon: A Practical Guide for Sewing Projects
You're halfway through a dress or hat project when you reach for black trim, then [...]
Dressmaking Patterns Online: A Practical Guide for UK Makers
You've opened a row of tabs for dressmaking patterns online, found a dress you like, [...]
Working with Ostrich Feather Trim: A Practical Guide
You've finished the shawl, pinned up the party dress or found the perfect felt hat, [...]
How to Sew a Seam by Hand Without a Machine
A trouser seam has split after a wash, your favourite jacket lining is opening at [...]
Mastering Tucks in Fabric for Dressmakers
You pull a bodice from the cutting table, hold it up to the light, and [...]
How to Remove Fabric Stains Without Ruining Your Project
The spill usually happens at the worst possible moment. You've cut a length of viscose [...]
Mastering the Dress Pattern Shift for a Perfect Fit
The most popular advice about a shift dress is also the most misleading: “Just choose [...]
How to Sew and Style Beaded Fringe Trim
You've just unwrapped a length of beaded fringe trim, admired the movement and sparkle, and [...]
Twin Needle Machine Guide: Setup, Stitches & Projects
You've sewn a careful hem, turned the garment right side out, and found two rows [...]
Sewing Fabric Markers: A Complete Guide for UK Makers
A blue line across pale viscose can look harmless when you draw it, then become [...]
Bomber Jacket Pattern Sewing: A Practical Guide
You've chosen a bomber jacket pattern, bought a handsome woven fabric and found the perfect [...]
Fabric for Shirting How to Choose the Perfect Cloth
You're standing at the cutting table with a shirt pattern in one hand and a [...]
Beachwear Sewing Patterns: A Complete Guide for Makers
At least 50% stretch, strong recovery, and 6 mm swim elastic are the practical starting [...]
How to Sew a Bias Cut Skirt That Actually Drapes
You've cut the first panel, lifted it from the table and watched the waist edge [...]
Fabric Pattern Matching Made Simple for Flawless Seams
You've cut the front of a beautiful checked fabric, only to hold it against the [...]
Blouse Sewing Pattern: Fitting, Fabrics, and Finishing
Most blouse fitting problems come from ignoring bust ease and finished garment measurements: a close-fitting [...]
Black Lace Trim: A Practical Guide for Sewists and Designers
You've probably got a project half sewn, a length of black lace trim draped over [...]
How to Make Your Own Sewing Patterns Made Simple
You've found a fabric you love, cut your usual size, and still ended up with [...]
How to Sew Curved Seams Without Puckering or Pulling
You're halfway through a sleeve or bodice, the two curved edges are pinned together, and [...]