by mariadenmark | Jun 7, 2019 | fitting, sewing with knits / jersey, Tutorial
A much better FBA! Do you have a large bust? If you do, you know the frustrations: If you choose the size for your new dress or top based on your bust measurement, the dress will be too wide across the back and the shoulders. And if you then decide to go down a size,...
by mariadenmark | Feb 20, 2018 | fitting, Tutorial
FITTING BY MERGING SIZES VIDEO AT END OF POST This is a great place to begin your fitting of sewing patterns! Even for beginners. You can use this fitting technique whenever you are working with a multisized pattern. It’s the place to start when you are sewing a...
by mariadenmark | Feb 14, 2017 | sewing with knits / jersey, Tutorial
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...
by mariadenmark | Jan 17, 2016 | Sewing, sewing with knits / jersey, Tutorial
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...
by mariadenmark | Nov 30, 2015 | fitting, Tutorial
Today we are going to take a look at a sleeve adjustment. That’s because Anja wrote to me on Facebook saying: I could really use directions for how to add width to a sleeve pattern. I want to sew a dress for my daughter but the pattern sleeves are very narrow....
