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- Drafting a side panel for a fitted bodiceA side panel can transform the fit and appearance of a fitted bodice. It replaces a conventional side seam with an additional pattern piece that travels from…
- Turning The Love Notions Liesel Top Into A DressA well-loved top pattern can become the starting point for several garments, and the Love Notions Liesel Top is an appealing candidate for a simple dress…
- Sewing A Double-Layered Collar On A Button-DownA double-layered collar gives a button-down shirt a neat, structured finish while keeping the inside comfortable against the neck. It is made from two matching…
- How to Make a Fabric Keychain LanyardA fabric keychain lanyard is a quick, useful sewing project that turns leftover cotton into something you can use every day. It can hold house keys, an access…
- Pattern Review: The Salme Patterns Karate JacketThe Salme Patterns Karate Jacket is a striking example of how a simple silhouette can create a very distinctive handmade garment. Its wrap-style shape,…
- Tips for sewing a faux fly zipper on pantsA faux fly zipper gives trousers and shorts the appearance of a traditional jeans-style front without requiring a fully functional fly shield and fly…
- Love Notions Ore Shirt: Shortening It to a CropThe Love Notions Ore Shirt is a useful starting point for a relaxed cropped button-up. Shortening the body changes the proportions without losing the details…
- Organic Cotton Fabric For Eco-Friendly Sewing ProjectsChoosing fabric is one of the most satisfying parts of planning a sewing project, but it also shapes how a finished garment feels, wears, and affects the…
- Clear Pattern Markings on Dark FabricDark fabric can make accurate sewing feel surprisingly difficult. The printed symbols on a paper pattern may be clear, yet darts, notches, pocket placements…
- Helen’s Closet West End Top Pattern ReviewThe West End Top from Helen’s Closet is the kind of sewing pattern that earns its place in a handmade wardrobe through repeat wear. It has a relaxed, modern…
Popular Pattern Reviews
| Pattern | Designer | Type | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compose Robe (Kids) | Love Notions | Robe / Loungewear | Sizes 2T–16, cosy & practical |
| Tempo Sundress | Love Notions | Sundress | No closures, shirred back panel |
| Arlington Sweater | Love Notions | Sweater | Cold-weather staple |
| Sybil Illusion Skirt | Love Notions | Skirt (knit) | 7 variations, optional pockets |
| Camden Pinafore | Nina Lee Patterns | Pinafore dress | Year-round layering piece |
| Ogden Cami (dress hack) | True Bias | Cami / Dress | Versatile wardrobe builder |
| Burda 6829 | Burda | Dress | Multi-sized, special-occasion |
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