When getting your first sewing pattern or ready-to-wear clothes, the sizes might have you confused. If you’re not sure what to look out for, you could even end up with terribly ill-fitting garments. Your body size isn’t changing, so should your size not be the same for both clothing types? Sewing pattern sizes are different…
There are many different techniques to know in sewing which can be used on many different projects. One of the most popular hobbies in sewing is sewing clothing and with that comes some unique techniques and terms that may be a little confusing to learn at first. Within this article, I am going to talk…
Something I wasn’t taught but quickly learnt was that patterns have directions and this can determine how you use the fabric and how it looks as a finished product. The difference between directional and non-directional patterns is the way the pattern lays. Non-directional patterns are patterns that aren’t repeated or go in a certain direction….
Sewing books aren’t just a great resource for learning they are also a great resource for things such as patterns. Whether it is clothing patterns, home decor patterns or even soft toy patterns. There are plenty available for every type of sewing you might want to do but as there are so many I thought…
Sewing patterns have been a large part of my sewing collection for as long as I can remember, they are great for making clothes, bags and even soft toys. Though sewing patterns can be quite expensive I decided to unravel the mystery of why and how you can save money when buying them. Whether you…
There are a whole host of old wives tales in life, but there are also some in sewing alone. One of which is ironing a sewing pattern before using it. Whether it is ironing it or simply leaving it out and placing on weights, which ever way you choose to do it, getting rid of…
Are you looking to branch out and try some new sewing patterns? There are sewing patterns that are ‘ indie sewing patterns’ which are alternative options than using the larger brands on the market. Indie sewing patterns are sewing patterns that have been made and designed by individual people or smaller companies. These are often…
Are you looking at how to reuse sewing patterns? There is no denying that people who sew can be very protective of their stuff from patterns and fabric to tools and gadgets. One thing we often find is once we have made something once we can really get a sense of if we like it…
Are you wondering what seam allowance means on a sewing pattern? Seam allowance can be a tricky thing to understand especially if you are just getting started with sewing. Knowing what is it, what it does and how to work with it is all part of sewing and you will be thankful you learnt now…
Wondering what is the best paper for pattern making? Making or tracing patterns is a great way of expanding your wardrobe and sewing collections. It is a great way of preserving existing patterns and using your clothes to create new patterns. The best paper for pattern making is usually a paper that is strong enough…