Handy Tips

It’s time to step away from the machine. If you are a die-hard machinist this might be a trying time but don’t fear! Hand sewing is a skill that can be re-learnt easily. Here are some basics that no ...

If you have ever tried to make clothes fit, you will know what a dart is. For those sewing novices, this is one technique that you really must master before you make costumes or clothes. This is our ...

If you are making a skirt, dress or a pair of trousers you will need to incorporate a zip somewhere along the line. The invisible zipper, as seen in Figure 1, is really your best option but it might ...

Not all bodies are equal and not all patterns have been designed to fit our figures. Sometimes you will have to resize the pattern that you have followed religiously. How do you do that? Simply ...

New to the world of sewing and confused by the language? Don’t let these new words prevent you from exploring your creativity. Let us provide you with a quick reference guide and soon you will know ...