Category Archives: Dressmaking
How to Sew with Ponte Roma Fabric
You've just bought ponte roma because you want something with the comfort of a knit [...]
Viscose Dressmaking Fabric: A Guide to Drape and Weight
You've got the fabric in your hand, the pattern in your bag, and one nagging [...]
Zip Installation Guide for Home Sewists
You know the feeling. A fresh zip is sitting on the table, the dress front [...]
How to Sew Buttons by Hand That Stay Put
A button never falls off at a convenient time. It goes just as you're leaving [...]
Sewing Success: Choosing Trims for Fabric in 2026
You've finished the skirt, pressed the seams, tried it on, and something still feels flat. [...]
Create Your Dream Coat: Patterns for Coats 2026
You've probably reached the point where jackets feel easy enough, but a proper coat still [...]
Patterns for Simple Dresses: Your Beginner’s Guide
You've found a fabric you love. It might be a crisp cotton with a cheerful [...]
Playsuit vs Jumpsuit: A Sewist’s Guide to Choosing
You've found a pattern you like, you've got a length of fabric in your basket, [...]
How to Sew with Silk Fabric for Flawless Results
That slippery length of silk on your table probably looks beautiful right up until you [...]
How to Sew with Lace Fabric: A UK Sewist’s Guide
You've got the lace on the table, the pattern beside it, and that small sinking [...]
Blanket Stitch Edging: A How-To Guide for Perfect Finishes
You've finished the seam, pressed the edge, and the piece is nearly there, but the [...]
Pinning Techniques for Sewing: A Practical How-To Guide
You've cut the pieces, matched the notches, and laid out a fabric you were excited [...]
How to Sew a Tweed or Boucle Jacket: Expert Guide 2026
You've probably had this moment already. A length of tweed or bouclé is folded on [...]
How to Get a Perfect Sleeve Length Measurement
You've sewn the cuff, pressed the sleeve head, tried the garment on, and then felt [...]
Draft Your Own Cargo Pocket Pattern: A Complete Guide
You've got a pair of trousers, a skirt, or even a workwear-style overshirt nearly finished, [...]
Master Hemming Stretchy Fabric: No More Wavy Hems
You've sewn the neckband neatly. The side seams sit flat. The fit is exactly what [...]
Converting Metres to Yards: A Sewist’s Guide
You've found a lovely American pattern online, added it to your basket, and then hit [...]
How to Sew Darts: A Perfect Finish Every Time
You've cut out your blouse front, you unfold the tissue pattern, and there they are. [...]
Sew a Skirt on the Bias: Master the Perfect Drape
You know the skirt. It slips past on someone in the street or catches your [...]
Sew a Skirt on the Bias: Master the Perfect Drape
You know the skirt. It slips past on someone in the street or catches your [...]