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Patrick Kelly’s One-Seam Coat (Pattern Included!)
A pattern download and the groundbreaking designer behind it.
Jan 31
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Jane Henry
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7 Alteration Tips for a Too-Big Dressing Robe
Plus, a simple trick for cleanly squaring hem corners.
Aug 30, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Rihanna, The Met, and Sewing a Camellia-Inspired Flower
A Valentino-inspired camellia flower tutorial.
Jul 15, 2025
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Jane Henry
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3 Simple Tips for Sewing a Lapped Zipper
Plus, the finished Marimekko slipcover and a brief look at color in film costumes.
Jun 15, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Making a Marimekko Slipcover with Custom Welting
A welting how-to. Also inside: seaming with a too-small remnant.
May 30, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Fabric Scraps, A Leaf Pillow, & Pintucks
From throwaway to throw pillow.
May 15, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Amethyst Embellishment
Beadwork techniques for an experimental jacket upgrade.
Apr 15, 2025
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Jane Henry
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How to Draft a Lining Pattern: Reverse Engineering a Vintage Jacket Part 3
Simple methods for drafting a jacket lining pattern. Plus, tips for selecting the right fabric, and more.
Mar 31, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Pattern Grading: Reverse Engineering a Vintage Evening Jacket Part 2
Pattern grading overview and techniques to adjust your pattern's size.
Feb 28, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Reverse Engineering a Vintage Evening Jacket Part 1
Deconstructing the design and drafting the pattern.
Feb 15, 2025
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Jane Henry
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Create a Puff Sleeve Inspired by Weird Barbie
Step-by-step guide to drafting and sewing your own sculptural sleeve
Nov 15, 2024
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Jane Henry
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How to Alter a Commercial Pattern for Kiki's Delivery Service
Plus, Kiki’s signature red bow, a thread chain button loop tutorial, and a few creative Halloween adaptations.
Oct 30, 2024
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Jane Henry
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