Pattern Drafting in Adobe Illustrator for Beginners Online Class 18 September 2020 Events 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 26 August 2020 Free Patterns, Tools of the Trade, Tutorials 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 27 December 2019 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 26 December 2019 Tutorials 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 18 December 2019 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 17 December 2019 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 16 December 2019 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 13 December 2019 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 12 December 2019 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 11 December 2019 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 ...