Pants Fitting

Left:  Loseness and sagging  

Right:  Tight and pulling

New Pictorial: Drafting an A line Skirt

Drafting an A line skirt from your skirt sloper

Sewing for the Home: Flat Roman Shade

I just added a Flat Roman Shade Tutorial on my blog: 

https://sewsuccessful.blogspot.com/p/sewing-for-home-flat-r…

When it's time for a window update, why not consider the Flat Roman Shade for it's clean, simple lines. It's easy to make and won't cost a lot in supplies.

Flat Sleeve Construction Method for a Woven Shirt

I've just added a tutorial for the flat sleeve construction method for a woven shirt you can find it here:

Flat Sleeve Construction Method Tutorial

Continous Button Loop Closure

Easy button loops using the continuous loop method. This is the quickest, easiest way of adding button loops to your garment. The result is professional every time!  

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Detailed Body Measurements

Detailed Body Measurements are key to a successful sewing project because they're integral to pattern alteration and ultimately to creating a muslim that fits.  I personally would never cut into my $25.00/yard fabric until I'm 100% satisfied with the fit of my muslim in a comparable fabric.  How many times have you stashed away your expensive fabric purchase in fear of cutting into it because you're not confident that you can alter a pattern correctly.   Put the fear behind you and get to work on your body map so the next project will be successful and rewarding.  Great fit can make up for small flaws in sewing.  No one will ever notice a topstitch that's not perfect, but they notice an ill fitting garment.

You can find this in my ETSY Shop:  HourglassPatterns Detailed Body Measurements on ETSY

How To Add Gather or Pleats to a Front Bodice

How to add a pleat or small gather to the center front bodice.