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- How to Make a Fabric-Covered Button with ScrapsA fabric-covered button is a small sewing project with a surprisingly useful result. It can turn a leftover print into a matching fastening, disguise a plain…
- Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs: A Practical Pattern ReviewPatterns for Pirates Peg Legs is the sort of pattern that earns a regular place in a handmade wardrobe. It is designed for close-fitting knit trousers and…
- Tips for Installing an Invisible Zipper in a SkirtAn invisible zipper gives a skirt a clean, almost uninterrupted finish. Once it is closed, the teeth disappear into the seam, leaving the fabric and silhouette…
- Love Notions Soho Dress: Customizing the LengthThe right length can change the entire character of a dress. A hem that sits at the knee feels different from a midi version, while a slightly shorter skirt…
- Sew A Lined Hood With A Contrast BindingA lined hood is a satisfying detail on a handmade coat, sweatshirt, jacket, or rain cape. It gives the garment a polished finish inside and makes the hood more…
- Choosing Jersey Fabric For Better Handmade T-ShirtsA well-fitting T-shirt begins long before the first seam is sewn. The fabric affects the shape, comfort, durability and even how easy the garment is to…
- Drafting a Sleeve Slash to Add VolumeA close-fitting sleeve can be transformed with a few deliberate cuts and a little extra paper. This slash-and-spread adjustment adds width through the sleeve…
- Love Notions La Verona Wrap Dress ReviewThe Love Notions La Verona is the sort of dress pattern that earns a regular place in a handmade wardrobe. Its wrap-style bodice creates a flattering shape…
- How to Sew a Lettuce Hem on Knit FabricsA lettuce hem is a playful, rippled edge that gives knit garments a soft, frilled finish. Instead of lying flat like a conventional twin-needle hem, the fabric…
- Creating a Hemline Curve on a Straight SkirtA straight skirt is one of the most useful garments in a handmade wardrobe. Its simple shape makes it approachable for beginners, while small design changes…
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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