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Sewing and pattern-making resources, including how-to guides, explanations, helpful hints, and advice.


Blending Between Sizes on a Sewing Pattern – Part 2: How to Blend
Disclaimer: Â This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread. Â The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own...
4 days ago6 min read


Blending Between Sizes on a Sewing Pattern – Part 1: When to Blend
Disclaimer: Â This article was originally published as a paid post for The Thread. Â The views and opinions expressed are entirely my own...
4 days ago8 min read


How much fabric do you need? A simple estimation guide
No one likes getting halfway through a project only to run out of fabric—or being left with scraps that don’t work for anything. I’ve got...
May 87 min read


Understanding seam allowance: A simple guide
How do you know how much seam allowance to add around a pattern piece? Hopefully, this simple guide will help! Disclaimer: Â This article...
Apr 227 min read


How to select and use interfacing: A simple guide
Fusible, sew-in, woven, non-woven—interfacing comes in a variety of types, weaves, and weights. But with so many options, how do you know...
Apr 45 min read


Sewing essentials: Dart manipulation
In this guide, I demonstrate two methods of dart manipulation—the pivot method and the cut and spread method. Disclaimer:  This article...
Mar 64 min read


Checking, Blending, and Truing Your Sewing Patterns – Part 2
This article focuses on some more specialised examples of truing— hems, darts, and seam allowances. Disclaimer:  This article was...
Feb 205 min read


Checking, Blending, and Truing Your Sewing Patterns – Part 1
This article focuses on the basics of truing, breaking down the key concepts to help you get started. Disclaimer: Â This article was...
Jan 215 min read


How to thread an overlocker (the easy way)
Overlockers make it incredibly easy to create professional-looking edge finishes. However, re-threading or changing the threads can be a...
Dec 25, 20244 min read


How to Press: A Simple Guide
Pressing is one of those often-overlooked steps in sewing, but trust me—it’s worth it. Sure, it might feel like an extra hassle at the...
Dec 2, 20245 min read
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