altering patterns

One Dress, Four Ways

Give your favorite pattern a fresh look. Learn how to alter a dress pattern to create multiple, unique dresses.
Why Don’t You . . . ? Take a Trip with a TNT

Threads Digital Ambassador Marcy Harriell shows how she's used a tried-and-true pattern to create multiple garments that give her a variety of looks.
Add Pattern Markings for Sewing Accuracy

Learn how to add pattern markings, especially at darts and foldlines, to make your sewing more efficient.
Create Tons of Style From a Basic Pattern

Nail the fit with a tried-and-true pattern, then add the design changes you want.
How to Alter Sewing Patterns for Better Fit

Over several decades of making custom clothing, I’ve learned a lot about garment fitting. Many of my favorite techniques were taught by Roberta Carr and published in her book, Couture:…
Patterns vs. Real Women’s Bodies | Episode 2

Episode 2: Sewing and serger expert Pamela Leggett and the Threads editors shed light on unrealistic pattern sizing for modern women.
How to Pretest Pattern Changes with “Minipats”

Audition pattern design changes in miniature to speed the process and save your pattern and fabric.
Redesign Favorite Sewing Patterns by Adding Seams

Here's a step-by-step guide to reworking favorite patterns by creating new seams.

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