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One of the simplest ways to transform your garments from feeling homemade to looking professionally-made is by using French seams.

Instead of a simple side seam that most patterns use, French seams have you enclose the fabric's raw edges within the seam allowance.

This gives your garments a clean finish that works great for any piece, but especially well for business casual or formal wear.

This tutorial will show you how to sew French seams on a Riviera Shirt. However, you can use this for any pattern you have. 

Staring at a garment with misplaced bust darts is every sewist's nightmare.

You've spent hours selecting fabric, cutting pattern pieces, and meticulously stitching seams—only to try on your creation and discover those darts are pointing in awkward directions, creating unflattering pulls, or simply sitting in the wrong place entirely.

The truth is, even the most beautiful fabric and perfect stitching can't salvage a garment with poorly positioned bust darts.

But here's the good news: with the right measurement techniques and a few simple steps, you can nail your bust dart position before you even cut your fabric. 

If there's one thing that velvet fabrics are good at, it's turning people's heads.

Velvet is the ultimate luxury fabric. For many, the deep, rich qualities of velvet bring to mind everything from sumptuous royal gowns to memories of special occasion holiday dresses worn as a child. As this holiday season approaches – and the holiday party invitations start trickling in – I have found myself thinking of creating new velvet pieces for my wardrobe. But I don't want these garments to be worn just for special occasion, I want to be able to bask in the luxury of velvet after the party season ends. 

If you want to sew a successful velvet garment and feel like you need a little help, don't worry. Stick with us, and you'll stitch up something gorgeous without the stress.

Have you ever wondered why designers keep reaching for scuba fabric in their collections?

This unique double-knit fabric has taken the fashion world by storm, and for good reason.

While it shares its name with diving gear, scuba fabric is actually a game-changing textile that's revolutionizing how we think about structured garments.

Whether you're an experienced sewist looking to expand your fabric knowledge or just fabric-curious, understanding scuba fabric could open up exciting new possibilities for your next project.