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.
Garment Hand Stitches
Tag: top
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
Basic Tank Top Assembly
Our tutorial shows you how to put the basic tank top together, using your custom tank top pattern pieces and knit fabric.
Makeup Brush Organizer
This makeup brush organizer is a quick project that can easily be done in an afternoon. They make great gifts too.