Tacking the lining loosely to the garment is a technique used in several Itch to Stitch’s patterns. These tacks are called as “French Tacks”. (I just looked up how many “French” sewing terms there are. Apparently we have French canvas, French curves, French darts, French seams and French tacks. The French seems to have invented many […]
People are always wondering what sewing tools and notions they NEED and what they can live without. I am finding that there were tools I thought I could live without, but then I accidentally tried them. The problem is, now that I’ve tried them I’m almost non-functional without them and have now made several splurge […]
I am cooking up a new pattern and it has a fitted bodice with waist and bust darts. So I think this is a good time to talk about moving bust darts to fit your figure. Even women of the same height could have busts sitting at different levels. This could be because of age, cup size […]
I made a pair Emily Culottes for myself last week for the Style Maker Fabrics Spring Canvas Blog Tour. I didn’t get to put any pockets in, because I couldn’t decide the type of pockets to add. But I really miss having some pockets to put my hands and my things in. Luckily, it’s not too late to add them […]
I don’t know about you, but I am really eager to sewing some warm weather clothing after sewing some jackets and turtlenecks. Yes, I do live in a tropical country, but contrary to popular perception, there are cooler and warmer months here, thanks to the elevation. During the cooler months, I could wear turtlenecks, jackets and sweaters, but […]
In the last post, I mentioned taking advantage of your tried and true pattern, and do some minor modifications to create a different look. Why not? You worked so hard to make a dress or a top that fits you perfectly, then it is only logical to make more of it. But it doesn’t have to […]
Am I the only one? It feels enormously satisfying to wear my handmade clothing from head to toe. It’s not always easy. Some days I stare at a full closet of clothes, but feel there’s nothing to wear. Now I am definitely getting better after I strategically create a wearable wardrobe that fits my life style. Here […]
I received a special request to do a tutorial on a jetted pocket. I found that the term “jetted pocket” is not used very often in the at-home sewing world. It is more used in the men’s tailoring world, especially in the UK. The more common term in the sewing world is double welt pocket […]
Hi Itch to Stitch readers! Princess seams are classic design lines that are flattering for all body types. The Marbella Dress pattern uses these seams to shape the bust for a feminine fit that’s easy and comfortable to wear; however, sewing the perfect princess seam isn’t always as easy as wearing it. Without the proper […]
Four Itch to Stitch patterns are now in the shop! When I designed this collection, I had in mind a set that can be worn together, especially for work. But my testers were using all kinds of fabrics and showed me that these patterns can be so versatile. To celebrate the releases, from now to […]
When I looked around online, I can’t find much information about the difference between the Stretch and Jersey machine sewing needles. Both are supposed to be used when sewing knit type of fabric. My impression is that the Stretch needle is used to sew seriously stretchy fabric such as bathing suit or dance wear, but the Jersey needle is […]
Today’s topic is somewhat of an advanced one, but it’s not necessarily hard to understand. It’s about how to measure your hips. Most of the pattern instructions I’ve seen, including American sewing patterns such as the “Big 4″ and European sewing patterns such as Burda and Patrones, tell you to simply measure the widest part of your […]
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