The Teach Yourself to Sew DVD and special issue from Threads magazine were produced with beginning sewers in mind. With over 2 1/2 hours of video content on the DVD, and even more great information included in the Teach Yourself to Sew special issue, there is something for even an experienced sewer to learn. Beginners can Ask the Experts over at TeachYourselftoSew.com what they might be doing wrong when they get stuck, while experts have the opportunity to share the knowledge they have amassed over the years. What advice would you offer to new sewers? Share the most important thing you think every new sewer should knowin the comments below.
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Style Arc, Hendrix Coat
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
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A loose-fitting, lined, robe-style design, the Grant Coat has patch pockets, a shawl-like insert around the neck, darted shoulders, and inverted box pleats at the sleeve hemline.
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