Threading a sewing machine can feel a bit daunting at first, but it quickly becomes second nature after you’ve done it a couple of times....

Drape refers to how a fabric falls and behaves when worn. It can range from stiff and structured to soft and flowing. Disclaimer:  This...

Ease plays a crucial role in how clothes fit, feel, and function. Disclaimer:  This article was originally published as a paid post for...

Grading is the process of creating different sizes from a single base pattern or block. Disclaimer:  This article was originally...

In this Part 2, I demonstrate how to blend between sizes on a sewing pattern. Disclaimer: This article was originally published as a...

In this Part 1, I look at when blending between sizes on a sewing pattern might be a good approach. Disclaimer: This article was...

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...

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

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...

In this guide, I demonstrate two methods of dart manipulation—the pivot method and the cut and spread method. Disclaimer: This article...