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Learning how to attach sleeves to a shirt neatly can feel frustrating when pattern instructions leave you with puckered sleeve […]

Sewing sleeve cuffs looks far more intimidating than it actually is. Once you understand the construction order, attaching shirt cuffs […]

Sewing a sleeve placket can look intimidating, but once you understand the steps, it is a quick and repeatable process. […]

The point where the collar stand meets the button stand is where most shirts either look clean and professional—or slightly […]

In this tutorial, you will learn how to transfer darts from a sewing pattern onto fabric and how to sew […]

In this post, I show you how to sew a grown-on shirt button stand step by step, using a method […]

Drafting a shirt pattern from scratch allows you to create garments that fit your body precisely. In this step-by-step guide, […]

This step-by-step tutorial shows exactly how to modify a basic bodice block to create a shirt pattern from scratch. You […]

To draft a classic shirt sleeve pattern, the basic sleeve block must be modified to include a cuff and sleeve placket. This […]

While I personally prefer elbow-length sleeves, some garments require the structure and finish of a classic long sleeve shirt. To […]

To complete a classic shirt or shirt dress with long sleeves, you will need to draft a shirt sleeve cuff […]

Knowing how to draft a shirt collar pattern allows you to expand your handmade wardrobe to include well-fitting shirts and shirt dresses. […]

Knowing how to draft a collar stand sewing pattern is a fundamental skill in shirt pattern drafting. In this step-by-step […]

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you will learn how to draft a button stand step by step using a bodice block, […]

In this step-by-step sewing tutorial, I will show you exactly how to sew a buttonhole on a sewing machine using […]