I have a new tutorial on YouTube for you today! If you sew vintage sewing patterns, you might just find that your bust darts are too high. It's a common adjustment, and one I do alll the time! In my video, learn how easy it is to lower bust darts on vintage (or any!) sewing pattern. Vintage patterns in particular were drafted for the undergarments of the time, and while I typically wear vintage-inspired bras, even ... Read more »
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Make your own sewing pattern: How I copied my favorite bolero
Have you ever had a garment that you loved so much, you thought "I wish I could copy this so I could make another one?" Maybe in a different color, or print, or fabric. Or maybe just because the original one is wearing out. Or you love the original one, but it's not your perfect style. Particularly if you love vintage clothing, you've probably had this thought before! I sure have, and I did something about it: in my ... Read more »
Level up your facings: interface & seam in one step!
I've got a great sewing technique for your facings to share with you in my latest YouTube video. And it might be something you've never heard of! Basically, you face your facing. Yes, it sounds a little strange, I know! But trust me, this simple trick will give your facings a beautiful finish, without any hemming required. How's that possible? You interface and seam your facing, all at the same time. This method ... Read more »
Understitching: a sewing secret weapon!
Ever get frustrated when your handmade clothes look great at first, but then your facing or lining is really hard to press back into submission after the wash? There's a simple secret weapon you might be missing: understitching! Understitching is a sewing technique that may sound intimidating if you've heard about it but never known what it was. Fear not, it's actually really easy to master! And let me tell you, it ... Read more »
How to match prints at a seam for perfect pattern matching
You know me, I love sewing with prints! It's a huge part of what I sew. And one of my favorite sewing skills is print matching, or pattern matching: matching the fabric print across a seam. Often for me, I'm doing this on a center back seam (and usually with a zipper). In my latest YouTube video, I'm showing you how easy it is to do. This bit of sewing magic is closer to your fingertips than you may think! You ... Read more »
A walking foot for sewing garments is a game changer!
Let's talk about one of my absolute favorite presser feet: the walking foot! One of the things that's been an interesting discovery for me since I started doing video content in January, is that not everyone knows how absolutely amazing this presser foot is, and that it can be your new best friend for sewing garments. Quilters know about it and use it, but why not more dressmakers?? Ever sewed a seam when the top ... Read more »