Tutorial: How to Sew a Piped Pocket

In the piped pocket, the opening is reinforced at the edges with a so-called piping. A piping can be sewn from the same fabric of the model or as a …

Which yarn is the right one?

Sewing thread and its correct use - When sewing, all materials used must be coordinated. Fabric, sewing thread and insert influence each other in …

Basic Pleat Front Trouser Block Pattern

The pattern chart „Basic Pleat Front Trouser Block“ has four sizes: 44 - 46 - 48 - 50. The pattern is constructed including seam allowance. The …

Vintage Dresses – Pattern Construction for Figure Deviations

In the case of special figures that differ from the sizes of the ready-made garments, there are a few things to consider when setting up the pattern. …

Tutorial: Sew tucks

A tuck is a narrow fold of fabric that is used to decorate clothes. Tucks are usually sewn vertically and parallel, close together, in the chest area …

Grading different Sleeves

The measurements are marked with abbreviations and the grading directions are indicated by arrows for the grading of a one-piece sleeve. The vertical …

The Manufacture of a Bespoke Shirt

The shirt maker Gino Venturini shows step by step how to make a men's shirt to measure. We also explain the difference between bespoke and …

Pattern Construction for Trouser Suits

The trouser suit is an essential everyday companion for every woman. Unlike its male counterpart, trouser suits for women can be worn to any …

Dart and Seam Variations for Dresses

This article shows how darts can be manipulated or removed with the help of panel seams.