Understanding Fabric Bias : Back to Basics
Pattern literacy is a comprehensive skill within every modern sewists toolkit. As pattern writers, we have the task of providing our customers with professional and …
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The Best Halloween Costume Hacks
Halloween is just around the weekend corner and some of us are feeling it. I think many sewists identify with a sense of power and …
DIY Anthropologie Potholders: Fall Sew Along
Count me among the believers that fall is the best season of the year. We all know the reasons: sweater weather, changing colors, and the …
How to: Hong Kong Seam Finish – Back to Basics
A lot of focus goes into one perspective of our hand-made clothing: the way others see it on us. But a well-made garment is a …
Our Favorite DIBY Face Mask Hacks
I know I’m not the first to lament that face masks have been the most trending pattern throughout all of the 2020 seasons. In years …
Sewing Pins or Clips? What’s the Deal?
Every sewist has their stash of necessities and you will find pins in all of them. However, even a basic notion like pins is going …
Basic Pants Alterations
Do you have pants in your closet that you love but don’t wear because the fit is “meh”. Are there weird lines in places that …
Different Types of Elastic and When to Use Them
We all need a little stretch in our lives and in our wardrobes. But have you ever went to the fabric store or shopped online …
How to Measure Your Child for Sewing
Sewing is really frustrating if you aren’t sure what size(s) you should be using, everybody likes clothing that fits perfectly, including children. This is totally …