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Creating Fitted Bodices, with Gretchen Hirsch | Episode 87

Pattern designer, sewing teacher, and author Gretchen Hirsch talks about sewing fitted bodices, working with boning, and what's in her latest book.
Antique Lace Glove Sun Print

A machine-knitted lace glove is photographed using the cyanotype method, cutting edge technology at the time.
Designer Blazer: Add Straps that Wrap and Tie in Back

A budding designer transforms a tailored blazer into a statement piece by extending the collar and lapels. She details the process, so you can try it, too.
Sew a Pleated Chiffon Skirt

You can make a strip-pieced, no-pattern skirt from four to six lightweight, drapey fabrics by following instructions from Jennifer Stern-Hasemann.
Sewing for Plus Sizes: Steps to a Quick Win

Find that quick win when you choose the right sewing pattern, take accurate body measurements, and make a prototype garment.
How to Match Prints

Learn to match prints to create an uninterrupted look when you sew garments from fabrics that contain large motifs.
Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2

In the second of this two-part series, Kenneth D. King details how to construct the swing coat collar that was drafted earlier. His method reduces bulk where layers overlap.
No-Sew Taffeta Bustle Skirt

Tie a length of taffeta into a dressy bustle skirt. No seaming or fitting is needed.
Choose a Shirtdress Design for Your Style

One challenge to making a shirtdress may be choosing a pattern and the details you want to add or subtract to suit your preferences. Garment construction expert Pamela Howard discusses…
Dressmaking as an Art Form, with Helen Haughey | Episode 86

Successful dressmaking requires aptitude, skill, and plenty of sewing experience. It also calls for artistry, something dressmaker Helen Haughey has mastered.

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Creating Fitted Bodices, with Gretchen Hirsch | Episode 87

Antique Lace Glove Sun Print

Designer Blazer: Add Straps that Wrap and Tie in Back

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Sewing for Plus Sizes: Steps to a Quick Win

How to Match Prints

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Creating Fitted Bodices, with Gretchen Hirsch | Episode 87

Antique Lace Glove Sun Print

Designer Blazer: Add Straps that Wrap and Tie in Back

Sew a Pleated Chiffon Skirt

Sewing for Plus Sizes: Steps to a Quick Win

How to Match Prints

Sew a Surprise Swing Coat Collar, Part 2

No-Sew Taffeta Bustle Skirt

Choose a Shirtdress Design for Your Style

Dressmaking as an Art Form, with Helen Haughey | Episode 86

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A Deep Dive | Letter From the Editor

Rewarding Work | Letter from the Editor

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