What to sew: ideas by season and occasion
Capsule wardrobes, seasonal projects and outfit ideas, each matched to a pattern you can draft to your measurements.
Sew a capsule wardrobe: 10 pieces from 6 patterns
Plan and sew a 10-piece capsule wardrobe from 6 patterns: which garments, fabrics and colors, how much fabric in total, and a sewing order that builds skills.
Silhouettes to sew in 2026: 8 shapes and how to make them
Eight silhouettes worth sewing in 2026, from wide-leg trousers to bias slip dresses and puff sleeves, with the options, fabric and detail that make each work.
Handmade gifts you can sew in a weekend
Handmade gifts you can sew in a weekend, from 15-minute scrunchies to totes, pouches, aprons and robes: sewing time, fabric and what you need to know for each.
What to sew for summer: 10 projects
Ten summer sewing projects, from a linen tank and pull-on shorts to a half-circle sundress and a bucket hat, with the fabric for each and why it stays cool.
What to sew for autumn: layers and warmer fabrics
Autumn sewing projects that layer: a French terry sweatshirt, a flannel blouse, a corduroy pencil skirt, twill trousers, a ponte shift dress and a wool kimono.
What to sew for winter: cozy projects
Winter sewing projects to stay warm: a fleece-backed hoodie, French terry joggers, a ponte fit-and-flare dress, a wool wrap skirt and a quilted robe kimono.
What to sew for spring: light layers and fresh prints
Spring sewing in light layers and prints: a puff-sleeve lawn blouse, a half-circle viscose skirt, a Tencel shift dress, chambray trousers and a linen kimono.
Sew a wedding guest outfit
Sew a wedding guest outfit in three weekends: a half-circle fit-and-flare dress in crepe or satin, a bias slip dress with a chiffon kimono, or crepe separates.
Sew holiday party outfits
Five party outfits to sew without tailoring: a satin slip dress, a velvet fit-and-flare, a circle skirt and tee, crepe trousers with a shell, a kimono jacket.
Sew your own loungewear set
A loungewear set to sew: sweatshirt and joggers in French terry, a tee and shorts in jersey, and a kimono robe, with fabric weights, totals and a sewing order.
Sew a linen wardrobe for the whole summer
Sew a summer wardrobe in linen from six patterns: trousers, shorts, two tops, a shift dress and a kimono jacket, with linen weights by garment and totals.
Sew workwear you can wear to the office
Office clothes to sew without tailoring: a ponte pencil skirt and trousers, a crepe shift dress, a poplin blouse and a soft jacket, with fabrics and totals.
Sew a travel capsule: 7 pieces for a carry-on
Sew a seven-piece travel capsule for a carry-on: which patterns, wrinkle-resistant fabrics that dry overnight, the outfit count and about 10 m of fabric.
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From photo to sewing pattern: guides and how-tos
How to turn a photo, a screenshot or a Pinterest or Instagram link into a sewing pattern that fits, and what to expect from the result.
Learn to sew: beginner guides and first projects
Plain-language answers for people starting to sew: first projects, tools, costs, common mistakes and how to build skills step by step.
Fitting and measuring for sewing: adjustments that work
How to take measurements, read drag lines and make the alterations that matter, from shoulder and bust adjustments to trousers.
Sewing fabrics: guides to every fabric and fiber
How to cut, sew and press each fabric, from linen and viscose to velvet, knits and faux leather, plus how to buy and identify fabric.
Sewing techniques: how-tos and comparisons
Step-by-step how-tos for seams, hems, zips, pockets, collars and more, and comparisons of the methods so you pick the right one.
Printing and using PDF sewing patterns
Printing at home, at a copy shop or with a projector: scale checks, assembly, storage and the mistakes that ruin the fit.
Sewing projects: patterns you can make to your measurements
Garment and home projects with pieces, fabric amounts and steps, from a first T-shirt to dresses, trousers and bags.
AI and sewing patterns: what works and what does not
Honest guides to AI pattern makers and assistants: accuracy, limits, how to prompt them and how they compare with drafting by hand.
Sewing machines: comparisons, buying guides and troubleshooting
Which machine to buy, how brands and types compare, and how to fix tension, skipped stitches, jams and noise.