Make a pattern from a garment

Have you ever owned an article of clothing that you really love and when it started to get thread bare you couldn't find it at the store any more? Or you just like the way something fit so much, you wanted to make it in other colors? If so, Wendy shows you how you can

In order to sew better fitting clothes, you need an understanding of your body proportions. This post - Understanding Body Proportions - will help! #sewing

When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...

How to Copy a Garment That Fits Perfectly Without Taking It Apart: A friend asked me if I had tried this method to copy a garment. At first I was pretty skeptical because I have copied garments by taking them apart and by scratching off a pattern from clothing that I did not take apart. Either way there are sever…

I long for an haute couture sleeve. That is, I crave a sleeve that is custom-fitted to my arm and shoulder and that works within the garment’s armscye. After years—or…

When learning how to make a sewing pattern, there are several methods. This post walks you through using a woven garment to make a sewing pattern...

Contoured seams, darts, or tucks can add subtle shaping to home-sewn or ready-to-wear garments. Alterations expert Pamela Howard shows you how to apply these three fitting solutions.

Learn how to alter the neckline opening directly on the pattern or on a finished garment. Watch the video tutorial and detailed written explanations.

Hair has always been a canvas for self-expression, and what better way to showcase your personality and creativity than with bold and colorful hairstyles? If you're feeling adventurous and want to...

Do you want to know hot to make a sewing pattern? Learn more about the five ways you can make your own sewing patterns!