Partial elastic waistbands are awesome -- they accommodate our bellies better whether they're empty or full, and sometimes they eliminate the need for closures (buttons, fly fronts etc) so it's easier/quicker to sew. In this post, let's talk about t...

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...

Update: We're now building up a small collection of how-to-pocket tutorials! Different pockets work differently on different garments, so check out these other pocket types too before choosing the best for your project:A regular in-seam pocket 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...