Detachable Collars
Wouldn’t be great to make one coat or jacket that could have several different looks! Watch Sandra show Ron how she makes detachable collars and joins them to the inside facing with buttons or snaps. This technique is not difficult…
Men’s Patterns and Neckline Gaposis
Ron Collins and Sandra Betzina share two ideas. Ron shows men’s patterns that are his favorites and Sandra shares her technique to alter a knit blouse that gaps in the front.
Create a smooth fit without gaposis!
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Sewing Tip 57
Don’t let that tracing wheel destroy your pattern tissue. Cover the pattern tissue with a clear plastic bag before marking. The plastic will prevent perforation of the pattern tissue pieces.
Store your tracing wheel and tracing paper in the plastic bag…
Sewing Tip 56
To preserve the integrity of a pants or skirt style, make length adjustments both above and below the knee, not at the bottom. Smooth out the jogs in the cutting line.
Sewing Tip 55
Some patterns are dogs: the pieces don’t fit together, the results don’t remotely resemble the pattern picture, and the garment isn’t flattering. Experienced sewers tell me that one out of two things they make are dogs.
If you routinely pretest new…
The Slouch Bag
Sandra Betzina and her guest Cheryl Kuczek from Paradiso Designs show you one of Cheryl’s most popular designs, the Slouch Bag! This is an easy to make purse that you can create in a day!
Find the Free Slouch Bag Pattern…
Care Code Instructions
Ever looked at those little symbols in ready to wear and on fabric rolls and wonder, “What the heck do they mean?” Ron Collins and Sandra Betzina did some sleuthing to bring you answers so you won’t have to find…
Sandra Betzina’s Latest Pattern | Vogue 1262
Vogue Today’s Fit 1262 – Misses’ Jacket
MISSES’ JACKET: Unlined, loose fitting jacket has self-faced sleeve bands, optional button and loop closure. B: Self-faced lower edges.
FABRICS: Three Ply Silk, Wool Crepe, Linen, Silk Dupionni. Interfacing: Organza, Batiste.
Want to make this pattern? Sandra recommends the following resources…
Sandra Betzina’s Latest Pattern | Vogue 1260
Vogue Today’s Fit 1260 – Misses’ Blouse
MISSES’ BLOUSE: Semi-fitted blouse. Shirred effect is caused by elastic sewn to seams. A,B: Optional trim or cording. A: Optional sleeve tabs.
FABRICS: Soft Cottons, Silks, Rayon Challis.
Want to make this pattern? Sandra recommends the following resources available to…
Bulk Free Pocket in a Side Seam
Do you make pockets that bulge with nothing in them?
Sandra Betzina and Ron Collins solve the problem of the bulky pocket! Here is a fool proof method for creating flat pockets in your garments. Plus how to jazz a pocket…
Vent Opening in Pants
In this episode, Sandra shows how to make a cool vent detail in pants.
Add a little kick to pants by adding a great little vent opening. Sandra shows you a technique for updating your pants whether there is a seam to work with…
Men’s Waistbands
In this episode, Ron shares his guaranteed method for the perfect waistband for men’s pants.
All of the difficult problems are solved when Ron shows you techniques he has discovered to make waistbands that are bulk free, smooth and ones that even keeps…
