Lengthening or shortening a commercial pattern is easy to do and necessary if you tend to find patterns generally are too short or too long for you. This is a good way to customize your pattern so that it fits you perfectly. Watch our tutorial and we'll show both options for lengthening and shortening a pattern.
Lengthen or Shorten Pattern
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Most Difficult Fabrics to Sew With – Beginner’s Beware
Fabric stores are filled with gorgeous cool fabric that it can be overwhelming to beginners. Want to know which fabrics I think beginners should stay away from until they're ready? Check out my list of top seven most difficult fabrics.
Pattern Projection Part 3 – Patterns and Cutting
Once you have your projector setup and calibrated, what's the next step? It's time to choose patterns and cut our your fabric. This video provides tips for choosing your patterns and how to make cutting easier.
Projection Pattern Sewing – Projector Calibration
With a DIY pattern projection setup making sure the pattern scale is accurate is essential. Learn how to calibrate your projector using our free file for proper calibration.
Projection Pattern Sewing – Equipment & Setup
If you've ever been interested in attempting sewing pattern projection but don't want to spend almost $1000 for the kit, consider trying a DIY setup for under $150. This video is 1 of 3 in a series and focuses on specific equipment used and how to set it up.
Making Sewing Patterns Last
Keep your favorite sewing patterns going strong through multiple uses by following these tips. There are options for creating longer lasting copies of your patterns or for using multiple sizes without having to buy new ones.
Lengthen or Shorten Bodice Pattern Alteration
Learn how to alter your commercial patterns in order to lengthen or shorten the back waist length.
Vogue Lookbook
Want to create high end, designer looks? Check out the Vogue lookbook. We show you how to read this book to find the pattern of your dreams.
Butterick Lookbook
Looking through the Butterick lookbook is your first step to finding your perfect pattern. We show you how to read this book and what information you can find on its pages.
Kwik Sew Lookbook
We show you what valuable information you can find in the latest Kwik Sew lookbook and how to use it to find your next pattern.