We are introducing one of our all-time best selling books “How To Make Patterns For Big & Tall Men” now available on Amazon. This book is illustrated with step by step instructions on how to make perfectly fitting patterns for the big and tall men you may sew for (Note: this book would also be […]
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Quit Buying Patterns – Redesign Ones You Already Have
As in a lot of different areas, we have to be creative in thinking of ways to save money. One of the best ways I’ve found to save money for myself as well as customers I sew for is to change the style of the patterns already in use rather than buy new patterns just […]
New Pattern Designer In Our Family!
My granddaughter, now 11 and part of a set of quadruplets, started “making things” when she was old enough to use a pair of kids scissors. Sarah had previously made things from paper and cardboard, from very intricate snowflakes to cardboard box “stores” where she would “sell” her handmade items to her siblings and grandmother […]
Look What We Found!!!
While moving our office, we found some vintage copies of Sarah Doyle’s first book, “Sarah’s Key To Pattern Drafting”. “Sarah’s Key To Pattern Drafting” book includes step by step instructions and diagrams for custom making your entire wardrobe – slacks, shorts, skirts, blouses and dresses. This is our original book with patterns and designs […]
How To Make New Sleeve Styles From One Basic Sleeve Pattern
If you’re in a sewing business, whether you sew for children or for women, you can impress your customers by letting them know you can “change up” their pattern by making different sleeve styles than just the one that came with the pattern. A basic short sleeve pattern is great, but by changing it to […]
Make Perfect Fitting Shorts / Slacks For Your Hard To Fit Customers
With school starting soon, all of us in the sewing business will be bombarded with requests to try to make some pants and shorts for those customers who have overweight and plus size children because there just won’t be anything in ready-to-wear that will fit them. This year why not try out the following shorts […]