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If you’ve ever used a PDF sewing pattern, I’m sure you’ve seen a 1-inch square (sometimes 2, 3, or 4 inches) somewhere on your pattern. It is there to ensure …
What to Do If the 1-Inch Square on Your Pattern Is Not Right Read More
I’m getting ready to sew myself a nice wool coat for church. I want a peacoat style with a belt. (If you know of a good pattern, let me know …
Tips for Sewing Wool Read More
Gone are the days when you had to go to a fabric store to buy patterns… Digital sewing patterns have become a BIG business! There are now hundreds of indie …
Where to Get Digital Sewing Patterns Printed Read More
Knowing how to lengthen and shorten a pattern is a fundamental fitting technique. It is particularly useful if you’re sewing a garment for someone who has body proportions a little …
How to Lengthen and Shorten a Sewing Pattern Read More
Color blocking is when you break up a garment with contrasting colors of fabric in stripes or geometric designs. It adds a lot of visual interest and truly makes a …
How to Color Block Fabric Read More
Shacket = A cross between a shirt and a jacket. Shacket have been trending for a few months now, and it’s not surprising why… They are perfect for days when …
The Best Shacket Sewing Patterns Read More
Sewing patterns have come a long way! Gone are the days when you had to pick up a printed pattern from your fabric store… Now you can buy digital patterns …
Which Type of Sewing Pattern Is the Best — Printed, Digital, or Projector? Read More
Are you intimidated by sewing patterns? We’ve all been there — you enthusiastically open a new pattern and find directions with foreign words and confusing lines and symbols. That’s normal… …
How to Read a Sewing Pattern: A Beginner’s Guide Read More