Copying a Favorite Garment (Part 2: Mapping and Changing)
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University of Fashion’s Basic Bodice Sloper draping lesson (Image credit: Universityof Fashion.com) Years of working in the fashion industry and teaching fashion design at some of...
UoF’s lesson on measuring 93points of the male body. (Image credit: University of Fashion). Before you can jump into designing and pattern drafting menswear masterpieces, you’ll ne...
UoF’s newest lesson, Drafting a Surplice Under Bust Knit Top is part of a cut & sew knit drafting series. (Image credit: University of Fashion). Our latest cut & sew knit l...
UoF’s newest lesson in our cut & sew knit series: Drafting a Square Neckline for Knits (Image credit: University of Fashion). Our latest lesson continues our journey into the w...
University of Fashion’s 3-part series on creating handsewn buttonholes. (Image credit: University of Fashion) Fashion has its own language—and nowhere is that more delightfully app...
Introduction Cutting fabric layups is one of the most important stages in apparel production because it affects fit, fabric yield, and overall production quality. Fabric ... Read...
For generations, sewers learned their craft picking patterns from numbered envelopes. That ritual is under threat.
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Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I get to highlight independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that are practical, well thought out, and genuinely enjoyable to mak...
Sewing Pattern Saturday is where I highlight independent Etsy designers who are creating sewing patterns that feel stylish, wearable, and thoughtfully put together. Each feature is...
The sweater you want to knit doesn't have your size in the pattern. Don't panic.
Master Printful Design Maker features to create custom products. Learn to use the pattern tool, mockup generator, text tools, and more.
Boost your craft fair sales with 70+ free sewing patterns for 2026. From quick $10 impulse buys to high-ticket heroes, find profitable projects now! The post 70+ Best-Selling Sewin...
?Embarking on leather crafting offers a fulfilling journey into creating durable and stylish accessories. Whether you’re utilizing a domestic sewing machine or hand-stitching, unde...
Learn how to make custom all-over print shirts, create pattern graphics, choose the right fabric, and turn your ideas into retail-ready garments.
If you’ve been paying even a little attention to fashion lately, you’ll have noticed it too — shirred tops are everywhere right now. From high-end labels to beachy summer brands, t...
Want the "Total Look" without the vintage price tag? Grab these free 80s sewing patterns for fashion and home decor, plus tips to update them! The post 80’s Fashions you Can Sew at...
Let’s clear something up straight away: if you can sew a straight line, you are already skilled enough to make money from your crafts. You don’t need to draft patterns, insert invi...
It is sew easy to adjust the size of clothing by adding extra fabric to the width of your clothes. This can be especially useful on baby clothing, as they grow so fast! To show y...
I was asked to show how to make baby clothes bigger as little ones can outgrow their clothing so quickly! This was also a perfect opportunity to show how to add fabric panels and...
If you are the kind of person who gets excited over a fresh stack of fabric, a new pattern release, or the idea of finally using that fabric you bought three years ago because it w...
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