Darts are one of the items that you will eventually have to master rather you want to sew your own clothing, alter store-bought patterns or create your own patterns. In this post I’m going to cover: Pattern Making Foundation Understanding Darts. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/understanding-and-working-with-darts/
Pattern Making Foundation Terms to Know
I try to keep our post easy to understand but I know that sometimes it can be very daunting to start a new hobby or to grow your knowledge when you don’t understand the terminology. These are the common terms you’ll hear in the pattern-making community. If you’re looking for sewing terms you’ll find those…
Pattern Making Tools, Supplies, and Equipment
Anytime you learn a new skill you will not only have to learn the terminology but you’ll also have to learn about the tools of that trade. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/pattern-making-tools-supplies-and-equipment/
Pattern Drafting Tools
A comprehensive look at pattern drafting tools and how they function in the studio. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/pattern-drafting-tools/
What you Need to Know About Grainlines, Marking, and Cutting Fabric
Key terms Lengthwise grain (straight of grain) The lengthwise grain of the fabric is parallel to the selvage edge of the fabric. The selvage is also known as the warp. Selvage edges are woven tightly. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/marking-cutting-fabric/
Garment Fitting Fundamentals: How to Fit a Button Up Blouse using a Fisheye Dart
A simple technique to fit a button-up blouse. Do you have a favorite shirt, but… you wish it was more fitted? This post has moved https://letslearntosew.com/blouse-using-a-fisheye-dart/
Common Pattern Markings Used in the Apparel Industry
Pattern markings, a quick look at the most common terms and symbols. The markings used for commercial sewing and industry patterns are somewhat similar but somewhat different. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/common-pattern-markings/
How to Draft a Facing for Sewing Patterns
Facings are most often used for finishing and strengthening purposes, but…can also be used for design and aesthetic reasons as well. This post has moved to https://letslearntosew.com/draft-a-facing-for-sewing-patterns/