Tutorials – Paper Theory Patterns

How to French Seam the Zadie Dress

Create beautiful professional looking seams

Zadie Dress | Sew Along

A visual guide covering each stage of sewing the Zadie Dress

Creating a Side Split Hem

Finish your garments in an original way

Two ways to Sew a Concealed Neck Binding

A step by step guide to creating the perfect neckline

Olya Shirt | Sew Along

Confidently sew your own Olya

How to Sew Knickers

Reducing your sewing scraps

How to print and assemble a PDF pattern

A step by step tutorial for printing patterns at home

Tips for Sewing Swimsuits

Tools and tips to help you when working with elastic and lycra so you can make your own swimsuit.

Refashioned Varsity Jacket

Where to source the best vintage and trims for upcycling and how to refashion those pieces into a new jacket.

How to sew right angles

Step by step tutorial and video for sewing the tricky right angles which are found on the Block Tee.

Three tips for lengthening a top into a dress

Lengthening a top into a dress is easy - but don't forget to check these three often overlooked but important pointers.

How to create a neckband pattern

How to change the pattern from a binding on a woven top to create a stretchy neck band for a t-shirt.

What's the different between: A frill and a flounce?

Frills and flounces look similar, but learn how to spot the difference - and understand why the patterns for each are so different.