Garment sewing

In this article I'm sharing how I got started sewing, my favourite patterns and fabric stores, and my top 5 beginner sewing tips.

In this video you will learn how to accurately take body measurements for garment sewing. #garmentsewing #takingmeasurements #sewing #sewingtutorial

How to Sew Pockets: Learn how to add pockets to a garment with a free pattern to use for DIY side seam pockets

These basic sewing skills will help you learn all the basics to start sewing your own clothes. Make the clothing you've always dreamed of!

If you want to use a pattern that is too small, or too big, you need to know the way garments differ in proportion from one size to another.

Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.

This is the third and final tutorial in my bias binding series. Many of my women's sewing patterns, including the Gemma tank shown in this post, use bias binding to finish the neckline and armholes. There...

Today we are focusing on fit techniques. These tutorials will be helpful when sewing garments for everyone from toddlers to women. I’ve gathered them all together in one spot for you. Let me introduc

Often a big fault in style is fit issues. This weeks post is all about alterations for petites and what to expect from your tailor.

Learn how to sew ruffles with this guide. With photos and video showing exactly how to do it, you’ll be ruffling up your clothes in no time.

When I set out to start sewing my own clothes, I had no intention of making myself frilly dresses… but here we are. I actually had every intention of quilting when I first started sewing more than just simple alterations on ready-to-wear shirts, but then I fell HARD when I found the lovely garment sewing...

Have you been wondering what the difference is between Cadence and Harmony? Today's post explains how very different these two woven tops really are.

Tips and tricks for a perfect finish, by Christine Haynes.

Do you have a favorite piece of clothing that fits just right? Why not recreate it in different fabrics or sizes by drafting your own pattern? Drafting a pattern from an existing garment is a great way to replicate the fit and style of your favorite clothes. In this guide, we’ll show you how to draft a pattern from your favorite clothes in a few simple steps. #diyclothes #draftpattern #sewing #makeyourownshirt #athomefashion #diyfashion #garment #patterndrafting #patterndraft

Clothing Repair 101: How to Patch a Hole, Mend a Seam, and Fix a Hem | Tailor-made clothes are at your fingertips. With a few simple sewing supplies and essential techniques from Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook, you can repair your go-to garment to look like new. #sewing #sewingprojects #clothingrepair #marthastewart

Handmade clothing is good. Clothes that look homemade-not so much. Find out the 10 sewing mistakes that will definitely give your clothes a homemade look.

How to choose your size to sew - and what to do when you need to blend sizes or grade between sizes to create a custom fit

A guide to pants fitting problems - sew pants that fit you If you're like me, nothing can kill your sewjo (sewing mojo) faster than a garment that doesn't fit. And pants are often the