There are more than a couple of At The Seams patterns that require the skill of gathering. The Alexandra Shift Dress, the Marilyn Mini Skirt, the Emily Tie Shoulder Dress, and the Amelia Puff Sleeve Dress just to name a few. So I thought a more in-depth tutorial would be helpful for those of you […]
Boning helps a garment maintain its shape and stay wrinkle-free by supporting a garment at its seams. Or it can be used for cinching/shaping the body. While it is most often used in corsets, it can also be found in bustiers, swimsuits, strapless gowns, and in other garments that may need additional support. Types of Boning […]
Zippers can be daunting to sew, invisible zippers can be even worse. However, learning to insert an invisible zipper is a skill that you will use constantly when sewing your own clothing. It’s a great skill to master to ensure your clothing has a professional and seamless look. The below tutorial uses an invisible zipper […]
Learning to sew adjustable straps for dresses and tops is a skill that you will use constantly when sewing your own clothing. It’s a great basic skill to master to ensure your clothing has a better fit than if you where to have non-adjustabe straps. This is also a must when making clothes that will […]
Heming a circular hem can be hard, especially on smaller, tighter curves. Hems can fray, twist, pucker, and stretch. However, this is the easiest, stress-free way to sew a circular hem that sits nice and flat. Follow on below to find out how. For the sake of this tutorial, I am practicing on a small […]
The construction of a French seam encloses the seam allowance on the inside of a sewn item which in turn provides a clean, finished, professional look on the inside of the garment, hiding any raw or frayed edges. French seams are typically sewn on sheer and very delicate fabrics or couture garments. However, French seams are the perfect way […]