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Designing Custom Fabric
Thanks to sites like Spoonflower, it’s easy to have your own custom fabric printed. But how do you design it? This two-part tutorial will teach you everything you need to know. First, we’ll introduce you to the concept of tiling, and demonstrate how to digitize … Continue reading
Apologies (And a Coupon!)
A few months ago, I updated the software for this website. This update inadvertently crashed the site’s communications features. I had no idea, but all commenting and private messaging has been offline since January! As soon as I realized we had a problem, … Continue reading
Ten Tips For Pinning
Pinning is a vital part of sewing, but it can be hard to know what kinds of pins to use, or which direction to place your pins. Part of our “basics” series, this new article contains ten tips to help you improve your … Continue reading
Seven Seam Finishes
To produce a high-quality garment, you need to finish your seam allowances. Unfortunately, most patterns don’t include directions for seam-finishing, which means you must learn this on your own. To help you out, here are seven seam-finishing techniques. They range from quick-and-easy to couture, so … Continue reading
1915 Undergarments (In Miniature)
Every year, Your Wardrobe Unlock’d holds a costume competition. Costumers from around the world send in photos of the historical costumes they’ve made, and readers vote for their favorites. The winner gets a decent prize, along with public recognition of their skills. I’ve entered … Continue reading
My Top Ten Sewing Tools
Everyone has certain sewing tools they couldn’t work without. Here’s a list of my top ten favorites! New Article: My Top Ten Sewing Tools Enjoy!
Lord of the Rings Makeover
I found something amazing at a California thrift store. . . . But it needed a little work to make it shine. A short diary about my makeover of Arwen’s coronation gown, from The Lord of the Rings: The Return … Continue reading
10 (Unconventional) Sewing Hacks
Instead of running to the fabric store to buy more sewing tools, take a look around your kitchen or home office! Here’s a look at ten items you might find useful in the sewing room. New Article: 10 (Unconventional) Sewing Hacks … Continue reading
Improve Your Fashion Sketches
If you’re learning how to draw your own fashion sketches, these ten tips will help you out! New Tutorial: Improve Your Fashion Sketches Enjoy!
Winter Sign-up Special!
Thinking about signing up for sewing classes? Take advantage of our winter special! Bring this coupon to your first class and you’ll get $10 off!