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- A Better Fit with a Center Back SeamA well-fitting garment depends on more than choosing the correct size. Body shape, posture, fabric behaviour and the amount of ease in a pattern all affect how…
- Made For Mermaids North Shore Dress Pattern ReviewThe Made for Mermaids North Shore Dress caught my attention as the kind of project that can work hard in a handmade wardrobe. It has the ease of a casual day…
- Sewing with Slippery Fabrics: Tips for ControlSilk, satin, rayon challis, viscose and lightweight polyester can transform a simple garment into something fluid and beautiful. They can also shift while…
- Drafting A Waistband Facing For A Seamless LookA waistband facing is a simple way to keep the inside of a skirt or pair of trousers neat without adding the bulk of a separate waistband. It turns the raw…
- Love Notions Ravenna Tee sleeve modification ideasA well-loved tee rarely stays exactly as it was first sewn. Once the fit of the Love Notions Ravenna Tee is familiar, the sleeves become an inviting place to…
- Fabric Spotlight: Tencel Twill for Pants and DressesTencel twill is one of those fabrics that earns a regular place in a handmade wardrobe. It has the polished appearance of a woven cloth, the fluid movement…
- How to Sew a Bound Neckline with Bias TapeA bound neckline is a neat, versatile finish that gives a handmade garment a clean edge without adding a separate facing. It works beautifully on woven tops,…
- Pattern Review: The Itch To Stitch Costa Blanca TopThe Itch to Stitch Costa Blanca Top is the kind of project that earns its place in a handmade wardrobe through repeat wear. It has a relaxed, everyday…
- Make a sturdy drawstring backpack from home decor fabricA drawstring backpack is a useful first bag-making project, especially when you want something practical without committing to a complicated pattern. With two…
- Choosing the right interfacing for collarsA collar can transform the character of a garment. It may look crisp and tailored, soft and relaxed, or sculptural enough to become the main feature of a…
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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