I’ve been experimenting with partial elastic waistbands these days, and the very first thing to decide is how to distribute that length between the bottom’s front and back piece — at the waist, how much wider should the back be compared to the front...

Introduction The slant pocket is my favorite type of pocket to sew, because it balances three things at the same time:Look: Since the pocket opening is visible, the designer (that can be you!) has the freedom to shape the opening—ranging from a clas...

We made a tutorial on sewing a french-seamed, waist-anchored pocket before, but this time let's do a regular in-seam pocket with a standard serged/zigzag finish. In home sewing, this is the #1 common way to insert an in-seam pocket! If you'...

Now that the Crescent pattern is officially released, I’d love to share some tips and tricks from our wonderful, talented, and endlessly creative pattern testers as they worked through their versions. Whether you're making your first Crescent or ref...

A mitered corner is a tidy, diagonal seam that joins two folded edges at a corner, creating a clean, flat finish with minimal bulk. They are more commonly seen in quilting and home decor than garment sewing, but they do occasionally pop up in bodice...

Introduction Today we're combining two of my favorite garment details: french seams and in-seam pockets anchored to the waist. French seams top my list when it comes to seam finishes. They’re sturdy, neat, and feel great against my skin—and all with...

I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of natural dyeing from various blog posts around the Internet, and ever since I read the recipes in the book Botanical Colour at your Fingertips by Rebecca Desnos, I decided to give it a real try. Natural dyeing...

When you stitch upon a star…Welcome to the grand finale of the ‘Sewing a Plushie Christmas Tree’ tutorial series! In the earlier parts, we’ve:Crafted the pattern pieces in Part 1,Sewed up the cushion in Part 2, andWrapped it in a soft, fluffy cover i...

Welcome to Part 3 of the ‘Sewing a Plushie Christmas Tree’ tutorial series! In this step-by-step guide, we’re helping you bring your custom-sized, cuddly Christmas Tree to life.Let’s quickly recap where we’re at:In Part 1, we prepared all the pattern...

Welcome back to the 'Sewing a Plushie Christmas Tree' tutorial series! In Part 1, we chose the size of the tree, gathered materials, and drafted the pattern pieces directly onto fabric.Now, it’s time to start bringing this project to life! ...

Welcome to the 'Sewing a Plushie Christmas Tree' tutorial series! In this guide, we’ll show you how to cut and sew a cozy, stuffed Christmas tree tailored to your chosen size. How does it work? Well, to make things simple, we’ve included a calculato...