Dressmaking

Shoppers frequently complain that all the clothes to be found on the high street seem to be in the same narrow size range, and the same complaint...

Thinking about making your own clothes? Learn the basics with our quick rundown of the tips and tricks. This is all you need to know to get started...

You are all excited. You have just got your hands on your very first pattern and can’t wait to get started on your latest sewing project. But where...

One of the exciting things about making your own clothes is being able to create glamorous outfits for special occasions. A boned bodice can put...

Few fashion items say more about us than hats. They're also great things to make for practical reasons, to keep out the cold or shade us from the...

Marking your fabric is a necessity. If you want to follow your pattern and if you want perfect straight lines you need to mark your fabric. Here is a...

To make smart, stylish long sleeved garments, it's important to know how to sew cuffs. There are several ways to approach making cuffs depending on...

If you're just learning to sew, one of the easiest garments to make is a skirt, but to do it successfully you need to know how to make a proper...

Patterns are the foundation of garment production. Get it right and you have a success on your hands. Get it wrong and it may just be a disaster....

Creating your own costumes can be one of the most exciting things to do with your sewing skills, continually presenting interesting challenges and...

Taking body measurements is a fine art and requires some time and dedication. It is not just a case of bust, waist and hip inches – clothing...

If you fancy trying your hand at dressmaking, or indeed are already proficient in running up a new outfit, there is a select set of tools that you...