Sewing

Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew

Tutorial: How to sew a button fly

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Probably the most intimidating part of sewing your own jeans is dealing with the fly, especially if you’re making a button fly.  Heather from Closet Case Files shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it.  I think… Read more ...

Tutorial: Peplum hem pencil skirt

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Melanie from The Littlest Studio shows how you can make a pencil skirt with a dramatic peplum hem.  It’s fitted through the waist, hip, and thighs but then flares out beautifully at the bottom with a peplum.  You’ll need a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Handkerchief hem dress

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Riva from Riva la Diva shows how you can adapt a basic fitted knit bodice pattern to create a loose fit handkerchief hem dress.  She shows the adaptation to make to a specific sewing pattern (McCalls 6886) but this will… Read more ...