What You Need to Know About Zippers Before You Sew

Most sewists avoid zippers longer than they should. They stick with pullovers and elastic waistbands because zippers feel unpredictable. But the garments you actually want to make, the fitted dress, the tailored jacket, the trouser with a clean front, all of them need a zipper done right. Once you understand which zipper to choose and […]

Stop settling for “soft” garments that cling and collapse. If you are fuller through the hips, learn how the internal structure of 80s-inspired tailoring can balance your proportions and solve your “Red Zone” fit issues with tThe Master Blueprint for Garment Fitting.

Discover how the Lutterloh System creates remarkably accurate, custom-fit patterns using only two measurements, simplifying the fitting process while improving precision.

Most needle guides jump straight to fabric charts. This one doesn’t. Because if you put the wrong needle system in your machine, no amount of fabric knowledge will save you. Let’s start where you should always start — with your machine. Step One: Know What Needle System Your Machine Uses Every sewing machine is built […]