Sewing

Shorts come in many styles, like the loose, stretchy shorts you wear to the gym and the comfy cargo shorts you style for a backyard picnic. The tricky thing about …

Learning to sew will give your child a creative outlet and a practical life skill. But sewing machines can look scary and seem frustratingly complex for young children. Because of …

Picking out the fabric for your quilt, blouse, or curtains may seem like the biggest challenge before you can start sewing a new project. But before you can make a …

If you love to sew, you know how annoying it is to untangle fabric from your sewing machine when thread bunches up beneath it. The most common cause for tangled …

Have you ever stumbled across an excellent fabric sale and decided to buy a few yards just in case? The danger of buying fabric without a specific pattern to guide …

You need to know how to pick the right clothing size whether you want to cut out a sewing pattern to make your own blouse or order the blouse online. …

Do you want to make your own maxi dress before you visit the beach this summer? Or perhaps you want to sew t-shirts that fit better than a store-bought style. …

Have you collected a stash of embroidered patches from all the concerts you attended or too many hours spent scrolling through Etsy? The great thing about patches is that you …

Do you struggle to tuck in a dress shirt because the hem always feels too short? The fact of the matter is that everyone has a unique torso length, but …

The intricacies of men’s dress shirts can seem baffling whether you wear nice suits to the office every day or just need to look fantastic for one particular event. When …

Have you often found that women’s clothing features the colors and styles you like better than men’s clothing? Comparing men’s and women’s clothing sizes seems like comparing apples and oranges …

When you find it harder and harder to force a needle through the fabric, you may have worn down the sharp tip to a dull nub. Or you may notice …

Have you ever come home from a great workout at the gym only to discover a hole in your favorite leggings when you go to get into the shower? The …

Have you ever bought a pair of pants or jeans that looked perfect in the store, taken them home, and found them either too short or too long? Even if …

If you want to look classy for a casual outdoor work event, you can’t go wrong with a sports coat! The trick is finding the right size and fit for …

From trousers to joggers to jeans, pants come in many different types, styles, and materials. Picking the right pair of pants to go with your outfit is much easier if …

The last thing you want when you finally find time to sit down and sew is to start up your machine and then find a tangle of jammed stitches the …

If your brother or good friend asks you to be the best man at his wedding, you don’t want to leave finding the right tux at the last minute. Unless …

Whether you want a snappy blouse to wear to the office or the perfect dress for your wedding, picking the right neckline will highlight your best features. The challenge is …

Have you ever gathered up an armful of pants to try on at your favorite store, hauled them to a fitting room, and realized half an hour later that none …

Do you struggle to find dress shirts that stay tucked in? Or perhaps you want to find a wedding gown that hits just above your heels, but you don’t know …

Do you feel like you wear the same boring dress shirt and trousers to work every day? While you may not have a choice about the office uniform, you can …

Sewing sometimes requires more than just a sewing machine. There are also other types of sewing machines, and for beginning sewists, it can be hard to know what types of …

When everyone in your office wears a suit and tie, the details make you look sharp and put together. But wearing a tailored suit and polished shoes won’t make you …

Do you have a closet full of gorgeous clothes you wore once and then forgot? Or maybe you like to hunt through thrift stores to score name-brand, barely used items, …

Zippers are one of the most useful inventions when it comes to clothes fasteners. There are many types of zippers that all have specific uses beyond simply holding clothing and …

Sometimes finding the right jean length seems difficult, especially if you have ever struggled with saggy jeans bunching up above your shoes or the dreaded hem that hikes up your …

When you want to look smart but not too formal, you often choose a blazer rather than a full two-piece suit. Versatile blazers can mix and match many outfits, from …

Maybe you want to make a cool TikTok of your style, but you can’t afford to go clothes shopping right now. Or maybe you just don’t want to throw away …

The world of fabrics and fashion is forever changing, leading to all kinds of clothing innovations. You may have heard of blended fabrics, typically made of two types of fibers. …