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Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration for Mastering the Art and Science of Fit

 
A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 4 ava design project pattern fundamentals

 We are nearing the finish line for the Ava pattern making project. I hope you’ve been following along and doing the pattern work along with me. If you missed the previous tutorials, click the links b...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 3 ava design project pattern fundamentals

We are smack in the middle of the Ava pattern making project. I hope you’ve been following along and actually doing the pattern work with me. Working on an actual project from start to finish is the b...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part 2 ava design project pattern fundamentals

Have you been following along with the Ava design project? If you missed the first video tutorial, you can watch it HERE, it will set you up perfectly to jump right in!

 This week you'll learn how to...

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A Pattern Fundamentals Design Project: Ava Part I ava design project pattern fundamentals

The start of a new decade always feels pivotal. It seemingly offers an opportunity to start on a new path, break old habits, and get clarity or new insight on the things we may have taken for granted....

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How to Create a Raglan Sleeve fitting sleeves pattern fundamentals

Recently I’ve gotten some great questions about how to fit raglan sleeves so I thought I’d put together a video series all about them. This week, I’m going to show you how raglan sleeves are developed...

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How to True a Hem Line and Create a Mitered Corner pattern fundamentals sewing fundamentals

Today I’m wrapping up the series on "details count" and have some quick but important pattern truing tips for you that I think you’ll enjoy. These are simple but very effective in helping you create a...

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What is Seam Line Ease? pattern fundamentals sewing fundamentals

Most sewers are pretty familiar with the term “easing”. You’ll find it in almost all pattern assembly instructions and you’ve probably done it several times if you’ve been sewing for any length of tim...

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How to Correct Seam Line Lengths pattern fundamentals sewing fundamentals

This week I’ve got a super quick video for you! Last week I showed you how to true your seam line lengths and check your notch positions after you’ve completed your pattern alterations, but from the f...

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How to True Seam Lines pattern fundamentals sewing fundamentals

This week we’re continuing on the theme of "details count". Last week we talked about button placement rules that will help you get the perfect button placement on every garment you make. In today’s v...

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Button Rules: How to Position Buttons and Button Holes belle blouse pattern fundamentals sewing fundamentals

This week I thought we’d start a little series that I’m calling “Details Count”. I often get questions and comments on my videos that indicate that most of you aren’t spending enough time reviewing yo...

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