The most common question I get from my customers is how to add seam allowance. This was a strange question to me at first since I had never even heard… Continue Reading

Today I’m sharing a very picture-heavy post on how to make a neat patch pocket. Patch pocket is a pocket that is not integrated in the garment seams, instead it’s… Continue Reading

“Stitching in the ditch” simply means that you stitch in the crease of a previous seam. The point is that the stitch will disappear in the seam line and is… Continue Reading

Today I’ll show you how to attach the collar you prepared here. You can use this technique for any kind of stand up or flat collar. The front of the garment and… Continue Reading

I’m making a (yet another) test sample of my latest pattern that will be released in a few weeks. It has a band collar that lays flat against the body…. Continue Reading

Today I’m sharing my favourite seam finish: the french seam. It’s a great way to hide all raw edges using only a simple straight stitch. It’s ideal for sheer and delicate… Continue Reading

Gathering is one of the most essential skills when making garments. It creates fullness, or can be used instead of darts for contouring. To determine how much fullness you want… Continue Reading

In this previous tutorial I describe how to sew a thin rolled hem, which is a great way to finish any curved edges. However if you’re working with a heavier fabric, or… Continue Reading

Every now and then I get a question from a customer asking how on earth does a digital pdf pattern on a computer turn into a full size printed pattern. It… Continue Reading

Facing is a great way for beginners to finish a neckline since you end up with no visible stitch along the neckline. Here’s how to sew the facing when you’re… Continue Reading