Sewing Tips

Drafting Skirt Variations Using Basic Skirt Block
A tutorial on creating skirt variations, drafted based on the basic skirt block. The skirt variations covered are pencil skirt, A-line skirt and flared skirt.  Read more...
Tips to using your serger (Part 1): Differential feeds, thread tails and unpicking
This post offers essential guidance for serger users, focusing on differential feed adjustments, managing thread tails, and techniques for unpicking serged seams. It provides practical advice, such as increasing the differential feed to prevent stretching in knits and using a tapestry needle to secure thread tails, ensuring clean and professional finishes. Read more...
All about Pockets: Pleat Pockets
We delve into creating pleated patch pockets, commonly used in uniforms and men's shirts, and adaptable for children's and women's clothing. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for crafting both box pleat and inverted pleat pockets, including marking, folding, sewing, and finishing techniques, with visual aids to guide the process. Read more...
All about Pockets: Simple Patch Pocket
Introducing the concept of patch pockets, which are sewn onto the exterior of garments and can be customized in various shapes and sizes. It provides practical tips for creating durable and attractive pockets, such as using a cardboard template for consistent shaping and reinforcing top corners with techniques like backstitching or adding triangles. Read more...
Drafting V-Neck Top (With Short Sleeves)
This is a buildup from the first post on Basic Bodice Block. Using the basic block, I’ve drafted a V-neck top with short sleeves in this video. It also demonstrated how to lengthen the shirt length, add more ease to the top and obtain the neckline facings. Read more...
Drafting Basic Bodice Block
A simplified guide to draft a basic bodice block that’s easy for beginners to use, where the waist, bust and hips are equally distributed between the front and back. The waist darts (3cm) are the same for front and back as well.  Read more...
Drafting Basic Skirt Block
This is a tutorial on how to draft a basic skirt block. It’s in centimetres and a fairly simplified block that beginners could use. Read more...