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Measure a sewing pattern's height, width, or ev...

Some of my sewing patterns do not include the finished garment measurements, and I know it's an essential element for many. I plan to include these charts gradually, but until...

Measure a sewing pattern's height, width, or ev...

Some of my sewing patterns do not include the finished garment measurements, and I know it's an essential element for many. I plan to include these charts gradually, but until...

A flared blouse made of chiffon in a shade of ochre laid out on a gray table.

"Butterfly" blouse and challenging life events

Over the weekend, I made this beautiful blouse using deadstock fabric and one of my new sewing patterns that will be available soon. I purchased this fabric several years ago...

"Butterfly" blouse and challenging life events

Over the weekend, I made this beautiful blouse using deadstock fabric and one of my new sewing patterns that will be available soon. I purchased this fabric several years ago...

A hand indicating the unfinished neckline of a garment.

Just a small update for the Sewing Pattern N.80

In the sewing instructions for this tunic - Sewing Pattern N.80, I am referring to the pieces for the neckline facing, P5 and P6, which can be used as an...

Just a small update for the Sewing Pattern N.80

In the sewing instructions for this tunic - Sewing Pattern N.80, I am referring to the pieces for the neckline facing, P5 and P6, which can be used as an...

Two hands stretching out a knit/jersey fabric.

What’s Fabric Stretch Test and how to choose th...

Regardless of composition, fabric manufacturing typically falls into two categories: knit or woven.  Knit or knitted fabric is a textile that results from interlocking yarn forming a series of loops...

What’s Fabric Stretch Test and how to choose th...

Regardless of composition, fabric manufacturing typically falls into two categories: knit or woven.  Knit or knitted fabric is a textile that results from interlocking yarn forming a series of loops...

Video how I assemble my PDF sewing patterns

Video how I assemble my PDF sewing patterns

Here is a video on how I assemble my PDF patterns. I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to print the patterns for best results. This software has an essential feature...

Video how I assemble my PDF sewing patterns

Here is a video on how I assemble my PDF patterns. I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to print the patterns for best results. This software has an essential feature...

Peplum Blazer Jacket with Stand Collar | PDF Sewing Pattern N.54

Peplum Blazer Jacket with Stand Collar | PDF Se...

How I sewed the Velvet Corduroy Stand Collar Peplum Blazer Jacket - YouTube Video

Peplum Blazer Jacket with Stand Collar | PDF Se...

How I sewed the Velvet Corduroy Stand Collar Peplum Blazer Jacket - YouTube Video