In this tutorial, we are going to join the Basic Bodice and the Basic skirt together to form the Basic dress/torso sloper. This sloper can b

In this tutorial, we shall incorporate a second set of darts which will help spread out the fullness.

In the above illustration, the left half is the Front and the right half is the Back. These positions can be switched if you like.

we shall be drafting half a front pattern and half a back pattern on the assumption that a full front or Back pattern are symmetrical

we shall be drafting the Basic Bodice Pattern. We shall draft the Front and Back together as I feel this method is the quickest

we are starting with the basic skirt pattern or block. From this master pattern, you can add style options and make many different styles

It is important to learn the different ways you can turn your Fashion design into a pattern that will be sewn into an actual garment.

Now that we have become hopefully familiar with the sewing machine and sewing a straight stitch, it is time to venture into the world of...

This is the final lesson in the foundation level of our sewing classes. Congratulations on making it this far. Before we commence with...

For this lesson, we are going to cover the two most basic seams you will use for sewing, the Open and Closed seams. There are different...

In this lesson we are going to cover the basics of sewing in a straight line, sewing curves and turning corners. We shall also address...

Welcome back. This lesson is about the proper way to lay out your fabric and patterns before you cut it into pieces. It does not matter...

This is an issue I didn’t quite understand early on in my sewing. I thought that once the fabric is neatly pressed and flat, you are good...

Welcome back to this fresh chapter! Thanks for being patient, I know you want to jump right into sewing your own clothes, but the right...

I am not an expert on this topic. I usually refer to other resources when trying to identify the unlabeled fabric. In fact, I was...

Getting nice, even and secure stitches mostly depends on your tension settings, although bad quality thread and improper threading of the...

In the previous chapter we covered the electrical and computerised sewing machines. Even though all sewing machines share the same core...

Here is a brief overview of the parts of a sewing machine and how to set it up. If your machine comes with a manual, please read it...

Thinking of buying a sewing machine? Here are some helpful tips to note before you do.

All the tools you need to start sewing and pattern drafting.