Introduction If you want to sew your own clothes, you need to measure yourself. And honestly, if you want to sew clothes for other people, you need to measure them. While there are some things you...
Pattern Reading and Usage
3 Master Strategies for Choosing the Correct Pattern Size for Sewing Clothes
Introduction One of the biggest mistakes a beginner sewist can make when sewing clothes is picking the wrong size to sew. While it could appear to be straightforward - Sew the size you wear. Right,...
3 Considerations for Choosing a Sewing Pattern to Eliminate Stress and Overwhelm
When you are learning to sew, especially clothes, chances are you will be sewing from a pattern. A sewing pattern that someone else has created. There are many options out there for sewing patterns....
13 Powerful Tips to Prevent Common Mistakes Beginners Make Using Patterns
Pattern Reading and Usage, Beginner, How-To
Don't make one of these common mistakes beginners make using patterns. Let me set the stage: You finally did it. You bought a stylish pants pattern, picked out gorgeous fabric, and made your first...
Using Commercial Sewing Patterns – Tips
Pattern Reading and Usage, Fundamentals, How-To
Getting a new pattern is exciting. But dealing with the massive pieces of tissue can be a pain in the butt. It's important to have a plan for using these patterns. The tissue is relatively resilient...
3 Rules to Lay Out Patterns and Cut Fabric Confidently
Fabric, Beginner, Fabric Cutting and Marking, Fundamentals, How-To, Pattern Reading and Usage
One of the first things you have to learn to sew well is to lay out patterns and cut fabric correctly, or you won't get good results. You've probably figured this out, but you can't just go and cut...
How to Read Commercial Sewing Patterns
Pattern Reading and Usage, Beginner, Fundamentals, How-To
If you've found your way to this article, chances are, you want to sew clothes and you need to know how to read the pattern. I'll start by saying that there are a bunch of commercial and indy...