Dress Construction Method How to sew a dress. Use this as a guide. You may find it necessary to adapt…
Tailored Jacket Construction Method
Tailored Jacket Construction Method How to sew a jacket or coat. There are many stages that go into creating a…
How to Take Body Measurements
How to take body measurements. If you are planning to make a garment for yourself using your personal measurements, it…
Altering a Neckline on a Pattern
Altering a Neckline on a Pattern Gaping Neckline Cut along a straight line from the neckline to the waist dart…
Catchstitch
Catchstitch This stitch allows a certain amount of elasticity in a seam and is often used in hemming. It is…
Crows Foot Tack
Crows Foot Tack Tacks are mainly used to secure the ends of pockets and pleats were added reinforcement are needed.…
Continuous Speed Tailors Tack
Continuous Speed Tailors Tack Use this stitch to transfer markings from the pattern directly to the garment piece. With the…
Diagonal Basting
Diagonal Basting This stitch is used to hold multiple pieces of fabric together securely for a fitting. Use it…
French Knot
French Knot A decorative stitch. Secure thread and draw needle to the right side of the fabric. Twist thread around…
Even Basting
Even Basting A basting stitch used for temporary seams that will be under stress when fitted. You can also use…









