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Draft Your Own Pants Pattern

A virtually endless stream of books and articles has been written on the topic of adjusting pants patterns to fit the female form. But if you're one of the many…
Improve the Bottom Line

For those of us who have a curvy derrière and a relatively small waist, finding a pair of pants that fits can be a frustrating—perhaps even futile—endeavor. What fits at…
To Fit Pants, Start at the Waist

Although the waistband is the last piece you sew, it should be the first area you fit.
The Two-Piece Waistband

Nowadays, every pair of pants I make is comfortable and fits perfectly in the waist. But this wasn’t always the case. Until I started making pants with a two-piece waistband,…
Determining the Right Amount of Ease

Find your fit preferences Determining the right amount of ease is straightforward. Take a good look at garments you own (or try some on in a store), and assess how…
Joi Mahon on Embracing the Sewing Learning Curve | Episode 46

Custom clothier, teacher, and author Joi Mahon invites all sewers, from newbies to pros, to embrace learning and to savor the sewing process.
Step-by-Step Process for Better Fitting Pants

Getting a pattern’s front and back crotch curves to reflect the body is a crucial step for fitting pants, but it’s only part of the equation.
Creative Cutwork for Knits

I'm not the delicate-heirloom type. What's more, my work and lifestyle call for more practical, knock-around fabrics than the handkerchief linen and fine batiste ordinarily used with heirloom-sewing techniques. But…
Sewing Sweater Knits with Confidence

Among my favorite creative projects is sewing sweater knits. They’re comfortable to wear, quick and easy to sew and have a tactile quality unlike the ubiquitous flat wovens and knits…
The Secret to Sewing Slinky Knits

Slinky knits, the acetate/spandex blend with a luxurious, fluid drape, have become a versatile staple fabric. Top designers are featuring slinky knit apparel in their 2007 collections, in everything from…

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