Essential Tailoring Tools

Essential tailoring tools

Find out which essential tailoring tools you need to add to your sewing kit in order to sew professional garments.

Guide to lining fabrics

Beginner's guide to lining fabrics

This article explores the different kinds of lining fabrics available for dressmakers and when to use them. A beginner’s guide to lining fabrics.

Corset Fabrics

Corset Fabrics

A beginners guide to corset fabrics to help you choose the best fabric for your corset.

Hem Finishes and Facings

Hem finishes and facings

Learn to create a facing pattern for a professional finish. This post covers hem finishes and facings.

Darts

Darts

Technique guide on sewing darts in dressmaking

Tailoring Tips

Tailoring tips

Sew a tailored jacket – tailoring tips from sewing expert Lorna Knight.

What is Stretch?

What is stretch in knit fabric?

What is stretch? Learn about stretch in knit fabrics in our handy guide.