Start sewing a Gunne Sax inspired dress using Simplicity 9542. In Part 1, we cover fabric choices, pattern preparation, cutting tips, and early construction steps to set up a successful vintage-style ...

It has happened to the best of us: The shopping disaster day. We drag ourself from shop to shop, searching for that perfect dress and go home empty-handed and frustrated. But what if I told you that ...

For a while it looked as if home sewing was going the way of butter churning. It seldom saved money over cheap, imported clothing, and its dowdy image was a turnoff for young career women. Then came ...

Make the Everyday Set sewing pattern that is versatile for any day of the year. Mix and match the top, shorts, sweatshirt, and sweatpants. My girls have really been into sets for the past year.

Calling all budding fashion designers: Are you a fashion designer by heart, who obviously has talent, but lack knowledge of pattern-making and sewing? Created by Rucht D ‘Oleo, a veteran within the ...

If the latest series of The Great British Sewing Bee has inspired you to get creative with fabric, one tool you certainly can’t do without is a quality pair of dressmaking scissors. Arguably the ...