Pattern Drafting in Adobe Illustrator for Beginners Online Class
Do you want to learn to draft sewing patterns using Adobe Illustrator?
Learn to draft a custom fitted pattern sloper/block using ...
DIY Seam Roll Pattern with free pattern
A seam roll is a helper in the sewing room. Use it in sleeves, pants, or anywhere you need to ...
Dolman Sleeve (patterning) – Sewing Word of the Day
Dolman Sleeve (patterning) -
A sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice. The armhole is usually dropped in this style.
Using the Tailor’s Tack
Marking fabric is always a bit of a hangup for me. I tend to make projects over several weeks so ...
Armscye (patterning, sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Armscye (patterning, sewing) -
Pronounced arm-si (long i).
The seams on the front and back that make up the armhole.
Silk Habotai (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Silk Habotai (fabric) -
A smooth, fine silk fabric originally from Japan. It is also known as “china silk”.
Silk habotai has ...
Hand (fabric) – Sewing Word of the Day
Hand (fabric) -
The description of how a fabric acts in your hand and feels on your skin.
Typical descriptions include: Smooth, ...
Serger (sewing machine) – Sewing Word of the Day
Serger (sewing machine) -
Specialized sewing machine that creates an overlock stitch.
Some home serger machines can convert to make a cover ...
Patch Pocket (patterning) – Sewing Word of the Day
Patch Pocket (patterning) -
Pocket attached to a garment by applying in a similar way to a patch or applique. The ...
Seam Allowance (sewing) – Sewing Word of the Day
Seam Allowance (sewing) -
The space between the raw edge of cut fabric and the stitching line. This space allows you ...
