As garment sewists, we often strive to have our fabric perfectly matching across a seam and it’s honestly not the easiest thing to achieve. So in today’s video, I’m sharing seven tips for how to match plaid or striped fabric while sewing. These techniques can be used for sewing shirts, dresses and even pants. For example, if you’re sewing some plaid flannel pajama pants this season, you will definitely want to check out these tips.
Hi sew-friends! In today’s video, I’m talking about the very controversial topic of tracing versus cutting sewing patterns. I share the benefits of each technique and then tell you my personal preference. In case you’re new to garment sewing, when we talk about tracing versus cutting, we are referring to how we prepare the pattern before we cut out our fabric. A lot of it comes down to personal preference but there are benefits to both techniques. Let me know in the comments if you are "Team Cut” or “Team Trace”.
Today’s video is a big one! I share my top reasons why pdf patterns are awesome (just in case you’re not already convinced). Then I share my top tips for how to successfully print pdf patterns (including the printer settings you need to make sure the entire pattern prints on the page). And finally I show how to efficiently assemble and cut the pattern. I even show you the techniques I learned in design school for safely using an exacto knife or blade. I’ve never cut off a finger using these techniques so hopefully it will help you and keep your fingers safe too!
