How to Make Your Own Clothes
If you're a sewist, you really should know how to make your own clothes. Everyone knows DIY clothes are cuter, less expensive, and fit better than clothes bought from stores. You'll be wondering why you didn't start making your own clothes years ago.
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Basic Clothing Alterations: Learn How to Make DIY Alterations
Buying clothing can be frustrating because your figure is probably not the same size as what retailers sell on the racks. Custom clothing is expensive, but you can customize clothes from the store with hemming, shortening sleeves, and taking in tops. Another day-to-day clothing alteration is changing the buttons on a shirt to make it look new. These are all easy sewing projects for beginners that don't require advanced knowledge of sewing techniques.
38 Modern Sewing Patterns for Women (Free)
Whether you're brand new to sewing or just want to find some trendier pieces to sew, this collection of 38 Modern Sewing Patterns and trendy sewing ideas for women is the place to start. While vintage and traditional patterns are always a charming way to add old-school charm to your wardrobe or home, these trendy and... dare I say... hipster sewing patterns are sure to add some en vogue wow pieces to your wardrobe.
20 Free & Unbelievable Underwear Sewing Patterns
With 20 Free Underwear Sewing Patterns, find undergarments of all types. Everyday undies, boxers, lacy underwear, and even some bloomers for the babies. Rather than buying underwear that doesn't fit correctly or isn't the style you like, these DIY underwear sewing tutorials will show you how to make your own underwear with little hassle.
Stop Fraying on Fabric Guide
Sometimes frayed edges are inescapable. Especially on sheer or lightweight fabrics, fraying can make you want to pull your hair out and yell, “How on earth can I keep raw edges from fraying?!” Well, your hair is in luck, because this simple guide will show you how to keep fabric from fraying using a wide array of fabric-specific fraying fabric techniques!
34 Downton Abbey Sewing Patterns (FREE!)
Selected with characters from both upstairs and downstairs in mind, this collection of 34 Downton Abbey Sewing Patterns will inspire you to reconnect with key players of the show. For Downton Abbey clothes patterns, there are several different designs to choose from, including dresses, undergarments, veils, and scarves. There are even a few men's vintage sewing patterns in the list.
Learn About Notches in Sewing Patterns >>
If you are new to sewing or using patterns, you've probably asked the question, what do notches mean on sewing patterns? Understanding the little markings and lines on sewing patterns is crucial for proper fit and proportion. Patterns contain their own unique symbols that have particular meanings. Have you ever seen notches or triangles on patterns before and wondered what they're all about?
50+ Uses for Old T-Shirts and Shirt Reconstruction Ideas
If you're anything like me, you collect t-shirts to mark events you've attended and to remind you of places you've visited. The problem is, all those souvenir t-shirts you've accumulated from concerts, vacations, marathons, and the like can really start to take up space in your dresser drawer. To remedy the solution, we've put together this handy page of 50+ Uses for Old T-Shirts & T-Shirt Reconstruction Ideas.
15+ *FREE* Shift Dress Patterns
There is nothing more comfortable, couture, and cute than a shift dress. There's no need to agonize about your daily wear when you can roll out of bed, throw on a shift dress, and step outside looking like a celebrity. Pair it with anything from stilettos to tennis shoes, and you'll look fashion-forward wherever you go!
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