Slashed pockets with welts

Perfect pockets
Slashed pockets with welts are popular on jackets. When they are incorporated into the section seams, they are also easy to sew ...

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Shirt collar

Easy Exercise
A men's shirt-style collar with collar stand gives casual appeal to blouses and dresses. Let us show you how it is sewn.

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Jacket borders

Beautiful borders
This jacket border lies exactly on the front edge. It's a sophisticated detail – and not at all difficult to sew. We'll tell you how.

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Hip yoke pockets

Around the corner
At first glance, it appears to be a triangular insert. A closer look reveals a hip yoke pocket. Learn how to sew this sophisticated detail.

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Sewing mini-sleeves

Short & sweet
Mini-sleeves are delightful on shirts, tunics or vests – and they are easy to sew! Learn how to sew them here.

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Adjusting patterns

A perfect fit!
Sometimes it seems bewitched – your favorite style isn’t offered in your size! But that's not a problem. Let us show you how to shorten or lengthen patterns to give you the perfect fit.

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Zippers

Zip it up
They're out in the open. Shiny metal zippers are trendy details that should be seen! Learn how to sew zippers to slits and edges.

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Easy-wear jersey

With zigzag and friends
Today's stretch jerseys are wonderfully soft, stretchy, and wearable – but sometimes a little tricky to sew. Take a few tips from the pros and sewing with jersey will be no problem.

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Made to match

How to cover buttons

Designers have discovered them anew – simple, fabric-covered buttons. Learn how to make them yourself.

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Workshop archive
How do I sew a shirt collar? How can I get a perfect fit? You'll find more sewing workshops in our archive.

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