Free Sewing Guides

Basting stitches, often mentioned in sewing patterns, are part of the prep work for garments. If patterns are new to you, you might wonder what a basting stitch is or why...

One area where people struggle with sewing is understanding the basics of fabric buying. Are you in this camp? Fabric selection for any project is essential, but it can feel...

Facings are a common type of pattern piece used in garment construction, but the term can be confusing to new sewists. Perhaps you've seen this term recently and wondered, 'Facing...