Glove Stretchers for Tailoring and Pressing
2018-06-07
Glove stretchers make great pressing and turning tools for the sewist and tailor.Read More →
A Dictionary of Textile Terms
2018-06-06
How did we have access to portable information about fabrics before phones?Read More →
Mark’s Tailored Couch Conversion
2018-06-05
Mark uses his sewing superpowers to reupholster his couch.Read More →
Sew Basic: 36 Essential Skills
2018-06-04
Let the editors of Threads Magazine help you begin to understand the basics.Read More →
Tip: Using Vintage & Antique Buttons & Button Plackets
2018-06-03
If you are sewing for yourself, you have a chance to do something really special: You have the ability to put things together in a way that may be well above your means, but you have to do it smartly.Read More →
Tip: Fixes For Forgoing Fur Fuzz Fiasco
2018-06-01
Making sure you cut fur right to cut down on mess and get more professional results.Read More →
Tip: Use Lightweight Scraps for Inner Secret Details
2018-06-01
Using fun scraps to do small details…Read More →
Unit Method of Construction
2018-05-30
If you really want a concise and yet comprehensive guide to sewing, you will own the Unit Method of Clothing Construction by the Iowa Home Economics Association.Read More →
Burda #6873: Wally’s Pants
2018-05-29
Wally made these grey wool dress pants using Burda #Read More →
Nicole’s Camouflage Jeans
2018-05-28
Nicole’s finished jeans for her second duplication project…Read More →
Jiorg Dail’s Fashion Show
2018-05-27
Jiorg Came to us in January with an ambitious schedule but no plan…Read More →
Tip: Using a Design & Sewing Planner
2018-05-26
Use a sewing project planner to get the most out of your time and projects.Read More →
Elise Cross Is On the Lam…
2018-05-25
Elise Cross is on the lam and running scared in Chicago…Read More →
The Basics of Corset Building
2018-05-24
Let the Basics of Corset Building get you started…Read More →
Tip: Drafting Hem & Self Facing Allowances
2018-05-22
Quick tip about drafting hems for tapered pattern pieces…Read More →
Free Historical Costume Class from FutureLearn!
2018-05-21
FutureLearn is offering a free Historical Fashion seminar if you guys are interested!Read More →
Designing Overcoat Patterns for Men and Young Men, 1916
2018-05-19
David recently sent us a link wanting to come to classes and work out some of the finer points in the drafting instructions for an early 20th century men’s overcoat from Designing Overcoat Patterns for Men and Young Men by Harry Simons published by The Clothing Designer and Manufacturer, NY, NY, 1916.Read More →
Fabric Choices & Motivation
2018-05-17
Which black fabric to choose for Claire Shaeffer’s Vogue #8578 and why?Read More →
Making Matching Cord for Projects
2018-05-16
Making your own cord and trim to match fabrics.Read More →
The Joy of Spinning
2018-05-15
Let Marilyn Kluger’s The Joy of Spinning help you understand spinning fibers into thread and cords.Read More →