Gorgeous Fabrics' Blog

Quick Tip: Template for Fly Topstitching
Aug 24, 2020
A super easy, and free (!) way to make sure your fly top stitching always looks great.
Tailoring Tips: Chest Shields and Sleeve Heads
Feb 11, 2020
Chest shields and sleeve heads are supporting players used to add structure to jackets. Here are some tips to add bespoke tailoring touches to your next project!
Make the Lining First
Dec 21, 2019
Pattern instructions usually have you sew the outer garment shell first, then the lining. I've found it works better to reverse that order, and here's why.
Inside a Burberry Trench
Nov 28, 2019
A look inside (and outside, and all around) the classic Burberry trench coat.
Tips for Working with Sequins
Nov 26, 2019
Tis the season! This year, it seems like sequins are everywhere. I don’t work too...
Clip the Selvages Before Laying Out Your Pattern
Nov 15, 2019
As I was cutting a length of shirting fabric for a customer yesterday, I was...