When you draft your own pants or make fit adjustments to a commercial pants pattern, you need to recheck the grainline. Marking grain line on a pants sewing pattern is critical in terms of drape. Your pant leg will have a fluid drape, particularly when using woven fabrics, if it is cut on the fabric grain
How To Make A Wine Bottle Gift Bag
Make a personal wine bag and express your crafty side with this simple project. Plus, you can use fabric pieces that reflect your gift recipient’s personal talents and hobbies. Learning how to make a wine bottle gift bag is super simple and a fun way to show a friend how much you care.
The Dove Blouse – Megan Nielsen Patterns
Well drafted patterns like the Dove Blouse are a wonderful introduction into the world of independent pattern makers. They typically are very stylish and wearable pieces. We sew to create a lifestyle that makes us happy — find you stlye groove and start stitching.
Sewing With Sandi Sew Alongs
I have a collection of extensive Sew Alongs, sewing tips and tricks, Alterations, and more on my YouTube Channel Barrett’s Custom Design – Sewing With Sandi. We would love to have you subscribe and follow along.
You can also find Sew Along videos I have produced for Minerva TV. They are listed below.
Altering An Elastic Waistband To Fit
So whether you are trying to get your favorite pants fit correctly or a skirt that won’t stay up on your waist, a simple alteration is the easiest way to extend the life of your garment. You will love wearing your clothes and accomplish a desired fit.
Altering an elastic waistband to fit your waist and body type is simple. You can get a perfect fit with a minimal effort.
How To Sew A Slip Pattern
You don’t need to be nervous about sewing with lace and slippery fabric. If you pin, go slowly, and follow the step by step directions; you can learn how to sew a slip pattern. You will have a drawer full of fashionable and functional slips and/or slip dresses.
Simplicity 9702 Sew Along
Simplicity 9702 is a beautiful Boho style sewing pattern. I made the maxi version with a three tiered skirt and three quarter long sleeves gathered at the end. The empire dress with several length and sleeve variations is fun and flirty.
How French Women Wear Summer Dresses
Show off your Joie de vivre and dress like the French women. You will love adding these clothing items to your summer wardrobe. French women wear summer dresses with beautiful florals, bright solids, and classic white. Ruffled dresses in pretty prints are topped with soft linen shirts for a summer style that is hard to beat.
How To Assemble A PDF Sewing Pattern
You can save time and money using pdf and free pdf patterns in your sewing room. They are typically easy sewing projects you can add to your sewing pattern collection. While they are a timesaver, they do take some time to assemble a pdf pattern correctly so you get all the benefit of your new pattern.