The most important thing to know when sewing with knit, stretch or woven stretch fabrics is the percentage of stretch of the fabric.Often the stretch percentage is not provided at discount fabric...
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Becoming a Seamstress: A Beginner’s Guide for an Aspiring Seamstress
If you are considering a career as a seamstress, it's important to understand that there's more to it than just expert sewing. While sewing skills are undoubtedly essential, being a successful...
Printing and Prepping Our Patterns: Sewing Pattern Secrets Digital Download Library of Patterns
Hello Sewing Buzzers, From time to time I get calls from sewists trying to understand how sewing patterns are printed at home. Try to imagine the tissue paper design laid flat on the kitchen...
DIY Beginner Fashion: Spice Up Your Summer Clothes with ONE Pattern Piece
Looking to add some appeal to your summer wardrobe? With this simple pattern piece, even beginners can create a gathered, puckering look along the side seam of a jersey or knit summer skort, skirt,...
Someone asked me lately about what fabric to use on an adult bib and what fasteners to use. There are many options out there, but two common choices are PUL and absorbent cotton terry cloth. PUL...
Starting a new venture can be daunting, but it can also be the start of something great. Whether you're looking to start your own clothing line, start a seamstress studio, launch a dropshipping...