Sewing Basics

How to choose fabric based on sewing pattern skill level, stretch, weight, drape, structure, and opacity

How to Choose Fabric Based on Pattern Skill Level

October 3, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

How to Identify the Right Side of Fabric

October 2, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

How to Identify the Wrong Side of Fabric

October 1, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

How to prevent fabric shrinkage and seam puckering during sewing by adjusting thread tension, stitch length, and fabric feeding

How to Prevent Fabric Shrinkage Before Sewing

September 30, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

How to cut fabric on the bias using a 45-degree true bias grainline and selvage alignment

When Should You Cut Fabric on the Bias?

September 29, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

How to Choose Fabric for a Summer Sewing Project

September 28, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

How to Choose Fabric for a Winter Sewing Project

September 27, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

Best Fabrics for Sewing Skirts

September 26, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

Best Fabrics for Sewing Pants

September 25, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

Pattern pieces arranged on checked fabric to demonstrate how to match patterned fabric across a garment

How to Match Fabric Type to Garment Style

September 22, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

Sewing pattern pieces arranged with a measuring tape to calculate how much fabric is needed for a garment

How Much Fabric Do You Need for a Garment?

September 21, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

What Are PDF Sewing Patterns? A Beginner's Guide

June 15, 2026 — Katie Goodwin

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Cute jacket

The jacket turned out really cute. I made it in a wide wale corduroy and it will be a nice layering piece this fall.

Hi Susan, we're so happy to hear you love the Noelle pattern! Your corduroy jacket sounds fantastic for fall. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Great pattern

The only problem I have is the amount of paper you need in order to print the patterns. Otherwise I would’ve given it a five star.

Hi Brenda, thank you for your kind words and feedback! I understand paper usage can be a concern, and I appreciate your honesty. We're always working to improve, and your input helps. Happy sewing!

Ever walked into this I needed a skirt pattern so once I printed it, I just took straight edge rulers, and made a straight line to make an a line skirt worked out perfect!

Hi Jeorjette, we're thrilled to hear how well the Zinnia pattern worked out for you! Thanks for sharing your success.

Fabric yardage/Meters

The fabric yardage/meterage seems a bit wrong. On the size 2-18 the fabric quoted for size 18 is 45" wide 6.64 yrd 60" wide 4.6 yrd.
But for the 18-32 it is suggesting for the size 18 45" wide 3.34 yrd 60" wide 2.33yrd. Could anyone explain to me why that is such a vast difference for basically the same size dress just using the larger pattern download. I think you might need to change the yardage on the pattern info as I could have bought too little fabric if I hadn't noticed it.

Hi Sarah, thank you for your detailed feedback.
The difference is the way the pieces are arranged in the pattern marker file which is why the regular size 18 takes more yardage vs the size 18 on the extended size.

Great Jacket

Easy to understand instructions and pattern. Printed out perfectly! Sewing the jacket scrappy with each section a different fabric and the binding also scrappy. Making the jackets for Christmas gifts for family.

Hi Ruth! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the pattern and instructions. Your scrappy jackets for Christmas gifts sound wonderful—happy sewing! Thanks for sharing your experience.

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Sewing Basics

How to Choose Fabric Based on Pattern Skill Level

How to Identify the Right Side of Fabric

How to Identify the Wrong Side of Fabric

How to Prevent Fabric Shrinkage Before Sewing

When Should You Cut Fabric on the Bias?

How to Choose Fabric for a Summer Sewing Project

How to Choose Fabric for a Winter Sewing Project

Best Fabrics for Sewing Skirts

Best Fabrics for Sewing Pants

How to Match Fabric Type to Garment Style

How Much Fabric Do You Need for a Garment?

What Are PDF Sewing Patterns? A Beginner's Guide

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