The Tabula Rasa Jacket has a natural shoulder line, relaxed fit, and vertical panel seams providing options for pattern blocking. Unique to this design is its squared armhole shape, making…
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…
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,…
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.
Staying warm, being comfortable, and looking fabulous. Quilted jackets, long wool coats, and flowing capes steal the stage at many fall ready-to-wear shows as trends veer from severe, fitted styles…
I love the concept of reversible garments, especially for traveling. Packing items that serve double duty means more outfit choices and more room in my suitcase for souvenir fabric. The…
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,…
Custom-made adornments for garments, bags, hair ornaments, or jewelry are delightfully easy to create. Basic hand-beading skills and a simple backing method produce beautiful pieces you can attach to ready-to-wear…
The visual effect is of a sleeve that wraps around the forearm, but the method is more straightforward: A simple change along the hem edge of a two-piece dolman sleeve…
