Before your scissors and pins are put to work, you’ll need to thoroughly review your pattern and its instructions. Understanding how to read and use sewing patterns is an important skill for the successful completion of sewn projects.
From choosing the right pattern size to pattern drafting, this carefully curated collection of 13 Threads articles, expert tips, and techniques will help advance your sewing skills.
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Brilliant Little Patchwork Collection by Kaffe Fassett
Kaffe Fassett is a renowned painter and textile designer known for his visionary use of color. Based in London, he was the first living textile designer to have a solo exhibition at the V&A in 1988. He designs fabrics for Rowan Patchwork and Quilting, knitwear for Rowan Yarns, and has authored over 70 books, including Quilts in Wales and Quilts by the Sea.
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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Making Sense of Pattern Grading
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Quick Reference for Cut-and-Spread Pattern Grading
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The Merits of a Basic Fitting Pattern
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Redesign Favorite Sewing Patterns by Adding Seams
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Choose the Correct Pattern Size
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Pattern Layouts
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Alter Patterns Using the Seam Method
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Fitting a Rounded Upper Back
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How to Enlarge a Pattern
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How to Pretest Pattern Changes with “Minipats”
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A Fast Look at Pattern Drafting | Video
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Transfer a Muslin Drape to Pattern Paper
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