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Rediscover Designer Koos van der Akker’s bias strip technique

Koos van den Akker’s iconic bias strip technique gives appliqué sharp definition and unity. David Page Coffin explains how to apply this method to your own work.

Sew the Best Loungewear

Alex Woodbury explores the rise of loungewear and how to create stylish, comfortable sets at home. Discover sewing tips, pattern ideas, and the evolution of this cultural fashion trend.

Create a Delicate Collage with Layered Sheers

Layered sheer fabrics and collage techniques offer a stylish way to create lightweight, dimensional garments ideal for warm weather. Rae Cumbie shares her artful approach to summer sewing.

Great British Sewing Bee Pro Shows How to Copy a Garment

You can duplicate your favorite clothes without taking them apart. Claire-Louise Hardie shares three proven methods—including tracing and overdraping—for re-creating garments that fit and look great.

Fairy-Light Petal Embroidery

Add dimension and sparkle to sheer garments with this petal embroidery technique from fashion expert Mariana Leung. Inspired by Wicked and runway couture, this simple-to-sew look provides high impact.

Sewing-Related Work in Show Biz

Tailor and patternmaker Vanessa Nirode shares real-life stories from professionals working behind the scenes in film and television costume departments. Discover unexpected paths into the industry and the unsung roles…

Add a Jump Pleat to a Lining at the Hem

Susan Khalje demonstrates how to add a jump pleat to a garment’s lining to improve movement and durability. This simple technique enhances comfort and garment quality.

Dream Trench Coat, Part 3: Details & Final Reveal

The final installment of the dream trench coat series reviews how the coat's buttonholes were made and how other details worked into the finished garment.

Dream Trench Coat, Part 2: Flat Lining with Self-Bound Seams

Welcome back to the trench coat series. In this second installment, I’ll cover my favorite part of any sewing project—the seam finishes. I knew from the start of my trench…

Dream Trench Coat, Part 1: Planning & Pattern Adjustments

Find out what to take into account when sewing a trench coat. In Part 1 of this series, Nisan Aktürk explains her pattern selection and alterations, plus fabric and notions…

How to Add Pockets in French Seams

Installing in-seam pockets in French seams requires some work, but your effort will be rewarded with a beautiful garment inside and out.

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.

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.

How to Match Prints

Learn to match prints to create an uninterrupted look when you sew garments from fabrics that contain large motifs.

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…

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Rediscover Designer Koos van der Akker’s bias strip technique

Sew the Best Loungewear

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