Learning to lengthen any pants pattern is a basic skill all sewers should know. There are two possible reasons that the pattern might not seem right: one, the pattern is not right for your shape and two, you do not have the mannequin standard measurement for the size you are using. … Continue reading
The Oak Leaf, like most nature motifs, is very forgiving. Most lines in nature are not perfect nor perfectly symmetrical, so even if your stitching is off a bit, The Oak Leaf will still look fabulous. This pattern can be use as a border or as an overall fill pattern. What you’ll need: … Continue reading
It may be time for some new gloves or mittens. While I was putting together the Easy Gloves Patterns, I did I lot of research on the types of gloves and mittens patterns that were available to sew online. I wanted to make our pattern really useful and hopefully the … Continue reading
If you’re looking for some inspiration for Christmas gifts you can make, these will probably be well received. They are pretty straightforward and probably quick if you are not constantly being interrupted to get down boxes of Lego, get drinks for people or break up piles of wrestling boys. So … Continue reading
Here is a full tutorial on how to sew flat men’s cap including drafting a pattern. This elegant men’s flat hat can be in women’s wardrobe also. This flat cap sewing tutorial has a proven and exact pattern, having standard men’s size (58-60). With this free pattern, you will sew … Continue reading
Wool has been a popular fiber for clothing for thousands of years. As a natural fiber, it is breathable and absorbent. Wool is warm even when wet, making it ideal for winter coats and ski sweaters. Wool can also be spun into fine yarn for socks and baby clothing, or … Continue reading
One of the best ways to use leftover fabric pieces and fabric scraps is to cut them into small squares. From there, you have a variety of options for utilizing the fabric. Because of their uniform, geometric shape, fabric squares can be used to make a quilt, skirt, tablecloth, or … Continue reading
Hat-making Tips: Wearing Fashion on Your Head Hats have been around a long time and they are very useful to us –as well as a great fashion accessory. They can be used both in hot or cold weather since there are hats made for the summer season and there are … Continue reading
Have You Ever Wondered How to Sew Waterproof Fabric? There are many uses for waterproof fabric ranging from outdoor furniture, tents, and awnings to sports clothing. Waterproof items are, however, only as good as the type of seam that is used when making them. If the seams on something leak … Continue reading
A full bust adjustment to a sewing pattern is simple and easy to do when you require extra room without adding space at the shoulders and armhole. It is without a doubt the most requested tutorial I have ever gotten. Before we get started, I think it is important to mention … Continue reading
