Fitting a swayback: How to get rid of the folds on the back of your dress Try standing with your side to a mirror. Or have a friend take a picture of you from the side. Is your back straight? Completely straight? Or do you have curves, making you almost the shape of...
Finish your tank top with a binding Intern Jo shows you a simple and easy way to finish necklines and armholes on a knit top by adding self-fabric binding: In this blog post I will walk you through how to add a binding to your neckline. By knowing this technique, you...
Invisible (or clear) elastic is one of our overlooked (tee hee) helpers when it comes to sewing jersey fabric. At least, in my experience, most of my students don’t know of the many uses for it. One of the great ways to use invisible elastic, is to use it for...
So. I’m totally not alone in loving the Karen Drape Dress. That´s what all your mails are telling me, anyway! But a few of you have also written me, because you find the drape pleats are difficult to fold and sew correctly. And I understand that. I do remember...
Are you sewing darts the right way? I don’t really believe in right and wrong in sewing – if it gets the job done, I’m all for it. But in sewing darts there is … a better way to do it! And if you experience always getting this small bubble...
