Don't be afraid of sewing in a zipper. One of the easiest methods is putting one in the center of the seam. Sew around the zipper sides, remove the seam stitches, and voila! A working zipper. Watch this video for a demonstration.
Centered Zipper
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Drawstring Elastic Waistband
Want to take your waistband game up a notch on your pajama bottoms or workout pants? Try adding a drawstring to your elastic waistband in order to tighten this area even more. You can use this method for most patterns that have an elastic waistband and give an extra little touch to your garments.
Garment Hand Stitches
Getting into garment sewing? These are the 5 most common hand stitches you should know. They'll come in handy when only the needle and thread will do. Stitches covered are running stitch, back stitch, slip stitch, blind hem, and catch stitch.
Button Placket
You can create your own simple pattern for a button placket and learn how to sew it to a top or bodice.
Tank Top Insert Pattern
Inserting a panel into your tank tops is simple and adds interest. Let Professor Pincushion show you how to convert your existing pattern pieces to accommodate this fun detail.
Shirt Peplum
The peplum, as a design detail, has returned. Learn the steps needed in order to create a sophisticated peplum for your own garments.
How to Make Patterns From Existing Clothing – Intermediate Tops
Learn how to make your patterns from tops with buttonholes, darts, tucks, and yokes.
How to Create Patterns from Existing Clothing – Simple Tops
Use your existing simple tops to create new patterns so that you can make more of all your favorite shirts.
Jazzy Tank Top – McCall’s Pattern 6751
This summer tank top is the perfect project for beginners. Our tutorial shows you each step of the way, using McCall's pattern 6751.
Peter Pan Collared Shirt – Butterick Pattern 5890
Make a cute Peter Pan collared top with Butterick pattern 5890