A tunic and pants strike a contemporary yet comfortable note. The Vogue 9305 ensemble pattern is rated easy to sew and can be flattering to any figure type. A bold…
This 360-degree view shows the short jacket closes at center front with hooks and eyes, and the semifitted dress has a dropped waist and a skirt with knife pleats at…
Explore garment and fabric trends for fall 2018 with "Fall Looks," by Erica Redfern, in Threads #199 (Oct./Nov. 2018). This season, individuality and comfort are key. Cozy layers, eye-catching jackets and coats,…
Knit or stretch garments frequently have visible hemstitching. Sometimes blind or nearly unseen stitching is a better alternative. Applied properly, a stretch blind-hem stitch creates an invisible and stretchy finish.
This panel dress has a casual yet elegant look. The semifitted midi-length dress has a bateau neckline, three-quarter-length sleeves with a dropped shoulder seam, and a left-side zippered hemline slit…
This unlined, body-skimming jacket and straight-leg pants offer a classic ensemble that goes together quickly. The jacket can be made with a shawl collar and closed with a self-fabric belt,…
This dress and jacket have intriguing details that present interesting sewing challenges. The jacket, 3840, has a band collar, front yoke, pocket flaps, front panel seams, abutted front opening edges,…
