Category Archives: Tutorials

Pattern Review: StyleArc Ann Tee Top, Plus a Tutorial and Miscellany

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

About every two to three years, all my winter tops decide to commit mass suicide. Right on schedule, these past couple of weeks I’ve been finding holes in my tops, and some of them have just plain ol’ worn out … Continue reading →

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And Now, a Word from the Pressinatrix

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Aint no excuse for not pressing while you’re sewing! Continue reading →

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Tips and Tricks for Sewing with Knits, Revisited

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein Ann shares some of her favorite tips for making it work with knits. Continue reading →

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Adding a Bellows “Wind-Shield” to Coat Sleeves

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein Ann shows you how to increase comfort and warmth in wide-sleeved coats and jackets without sacrificing style. Continue reading →

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Welt Pocket Tutorials, Revisited

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein we re-issue two tutorials that I think work really well for welt pockets… Continue reading →

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Fab Finish for Knits: Bound Edges

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I love the ease of sewing with knits. And one of my favorite finishes for knit garments, especially necklines and armholes, is a self- or contrast-fabric binding. It produces a clean, elegant look, and it is really easy to do. … Continue reading →

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Tutorial: A Better Way to Attach a Collar Band

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

A couple of folks asked me for some clarification on how I attached the collar band, so here’s a picture tutorial. I’ve made another Simplicity 2603 tank. This time I made it from our Flowers in Showers jersey, which is … Continue reading →

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Mesh Tutorial – Jalie Sweetheart Top

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

June of 2009 is shaping up to be the least sunny in Boston ever. Seriously, we have had 3 days of sun this month and that is it. I decided that I need to make some sunshine, so I settled … Continue reading →

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Setting a Sleeve in to an Armhole

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

How to avoid puckers in that most pucker-prone place. Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – HotPatterns Envelope Clutch

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Alright! After sitting at my sewing table stumped, uttering a few well placed curses and stomping downstairs, I figured out how this thing is supposed to go together! Truth be told, it’s very straightforward, but I could not figure it … Continue reading →

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