Tutorials and How-tos

Technique:

Three variations on a hand sewn buttonhole, from a vintage text.

A gorgeous decorative seam that adds a vintage touch.

Easy steps to a neat and pretty seam finish.

A beautiful hand finish with a signature look, for your light fabrics.

You can make your own bias tape for a gorgeous, professional look on your sewing.

Gertie explains how to adjust a pattern for a smaller cup size, using the Parfait pattern.

Another method for doing a small bust adjustment using the same concepts with more of a flat pattern method.

Download a free printable pattern for these sweet & tiny bloomers

Use your handmade bias tape to create a perfect, dainty trim.

Create an extra long silk charmeuse scarf from just 1/2 yard of fabric.