Beginner Patternmaking

Spring is here and it’s time to celebrate with a new sewing project! Sure, you could go to the store and buy a dress, but what’s the fun in that?…

When you think of something as “accessible,” what do you think of? Many of us recall features such as parking spots, ramps, or bathrooms, but some may be surprised to…

Watch as designer Helen Castillo walks us through some basic sleeve manipulations! Using a simple short sleeve, she'll explain how to manipulate your pattern into a puff sleeve, bishop sleeve,…

Learning about seam allowance is an important step in sewing. Seam allowance differs from one project to another. It depends on certain factors, but it’s a fundamental part of any…

Having the tools to sew is half the battle, and the next step is knowing the power of what they can do. This post is all about measuring tools and…

Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your very own sloper for pants! Use this as a basic block for simple patterns, or alter it for a more personal style! Materials…

Ever wanted to move a dart on a pattern you're making? Get the perfect fit for your design with these quick and easy dart manipulations! Materials Needed: Dotted Pattern Paper…

Trench coats have long been a wardrobe staple for spring, but this year they're (literally) bigger than ever. Oversized and exaggerated seems to be the theme of the season when…

 Are you looking for a way to add character and flair to your garment? Ruffles might be the solution. Some of the earliest references of ruffles in fashion date back…

These instructions are detailing how to ‘draft’ (aka pattern make) a sleeve sloper. This tutorial will rely on having already made the front bodice and back bodice sloper, as previously…