Flat Felled Seam Tutorial
You may know the flat felled seam by another name: the flat-fell seam or a felled seam. What is a flat felled seam? With double stitching, this seam is very durable. This...
Making Clothes
Express your style by sewing clothes that fit the body and voice your spirit! From simple dresses and beginner clothing patterns to styling your dog in a DIY coat, find projects and how-to tips to make the best use of your fabric when you start stitching.
Browse through all of our clothing project ideas and inspiration, from the basics to wearable art.
Finishing Touches
How to Finish Seams
Do you envy the nice finished look to clothes you make, including the inside? Learn many methods on how to finish seams with this article. There are so many ways...
Welt Seam Tutorial
The welt seam is similar to the mock flat felled seam but generally has just one row of topstitching. This is less bulky than the flat felled seam. It works...
Wearable Art
Spotlight: Marijke van Welzen, Wearable Artist
Marijke van Welzen creates wearable art using techniques she developed over the years. Not afraid of experimentation or a challenge, Marijke produces unique art garments that explore a theme or...
Spotlight: Christine Mayer, Fashion Designer
Fashion upcycling pioneer Christine Mayer takes garments and textiles that have a history of use and transforms them into sought-after clothing designs. The new life she gives these textiles comes...
Spotlight: Jenny Hill, Hand Felted Wearable Artist
After a southern California life in PR, Jenny Hill wanted to feed her creative side. She discovered felting and never looked back. Jenny immersed herself in organic farming and learned...
Inspiration for Making Your Own Clothes
Spotlight: Sonya Philip, Garment Designer
Born in the Philippines to creative parents, Sonya Philip has explored the world of art with a multicultural perspective. In addition to the Philippines, her family has lived in San...
Spotlight: Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr, Sewists
Online sewing friends Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr met one day for lunch and the creative sparks flew! The result was their first successful book proposal, and they have collaborated,...
Spotlight: Steffani Lincecum, Sewing Pattern Maker
From playing with scraps from a sewing factory as a child to pattern making and an MFA in Costume Design, Steffani Lincecum found her calling. She is all about the...
More Making Clothes
Adding Side Pockets to an Existing Garment
It's easy to add an on-seam pocket to an already-finished dress or skirt with a simple pattern. One of those times when you are supposed to use a seam ripper!
The Art of Covered Buttons
Create covered buttons with wool, silk, cotton, linen. With the right tools, your buttons can showcase beads, textile paints, dyes and decorative thread.
Hole-y Kimono!
Inspired by a trip to Japan are these silk bias bound holes. I had kimono fabric patches and a tunic pattern I drafted. Stitched by hand and machine.
How To Make A Tutu For Your Dog
Every girl needs a tutu - even Rox the Bulldog! Easy to make with just some tulle and ribbon.
How to Make Dog Clothes
Want to make clothes or outfits for your dog? Here is how to get started!