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....
Pattern Reading and Usage
13 Mistakes Beginners Make When Using a Commercial Pattern and How to Avoid Them
Pattern Reading and Usage, Beginner, How-To
You finally did it. You bought a stylish pants pattern, picked out gorgeous fabric, and made your first pair of pants. You proudly try on your pants and your heart sinks. They are too big in the...
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...