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- How to Remove Puckering from Lapped SeamsPuckering along a lapped seam can make an otherwise carefully sewn garment look gathered, twisted or slightly misshapen. The problem is especially noticeable…
- Make a fabric pencil case with a neat zipper topA handmade pencil case is a small project with plenty of useful sewing practice packed into it. You can learn to insert a zip, handle interfacing, sew boxed…
- Sewing a back yoke on a button down shirtA back yoke is the shaped or gathered panel across the upper back of a shirt. On a button down shirt, it controls fullness, gives structure and creates a…
- Love Notions Serenade blouse: adding a ruffle hemThe Love Notions Serenade blouse is a lovely base for a playful ruffle hem because its fitted bodice gives the gathered fabric a clear shape. Rather than…
- Herringbone wool for coats and vestsHerringbone wool brings a tailored look without the stiffness associated with many heavy coatings. Its staggered chevrons create movement, while wool’s loft…
- How to Make a Fabric Scrunchie with No Raw EdgesScrunchies have a quietly persistent way of cycling back into wardrobes every few seasons, and they never quite lose their appeal. The difference between a…
- Tips for sewing buttonholes through thick fabric layersA buttonhole can be the smallest feature on a jacket, coat or lined bag, yet it often demands the most careful preparation. Thick wool, denim, canvas, quilted…
- Adding cuff tabs to the Love Notions Rondo JacketA plain sleeve end can make an otherwise balanced jacket feel unfinished, particularly when the Rondo pattern is being adapted for a more personal wardrobe.…
- Sewing the Closet Core Kelly Anorak: a hands-on pattern reviewThere's something quietly satisfying about stitching a jacket. After months of lighter makes, my sewing machine has spent the cooler months humming through…
- Make colourful fabric coasters with quilt as you goFabric coasters are a small sewing project with a surprisingly useful payoff. They protect a timber table from cold drink rings, catch the drips from an icy…
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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