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Anatomy of a Skirt and the Measurements You Need to Make One

Learn the components of a skirt, with a close look at several skirt styles. Then find out the key measurements you need to make a skirt.
Create Five Sleeve Styles from One Pattern

By making small changes to just one sleeve pattern, you can get many versions. Garment sewing expert Judith Neukam shows how to create five sleeve styles
Sewing Different Sleeve Styles 101

Garment sewing expert Judith Neukam looks at different sleeve styles, then focuses on the most common sleeve design and how to add a dart at the elbow.
Measure Your Clothes for Fit | Video

Measure your favorite shirt, jacket, and pants to make a new pattern fit like your best clothes.
Alter the Pattern’s Shoulder Slope | Video

Learn everything you need to know about altering a pattern's shoulder slope.
Compare Your Shoulder Slope to the Pattern | Video

Learn how to find your exact shoulder slope with this simple technique of tracing your shoulders.
How to Measure Your Shoulder Slope | Video

Learn all about shoulder slopes and why it is important to measure and match your shoulder slope when sewing your clothes.

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