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Picture this:

You're almost finished with your sewing project, but there's just one scary detail left that's putting you off…

A zipper.

After teaching thousands of sewists, we've noticed that zippers are one of the most intimidating details for beginners.

However, with the right technique and some practice, you'll find that sewing in a zipper isn't nearly as bad as you think.

That's why in this quick guide, we'll go over how to sew a zipper, the different types of zippers you can choose from, and how to fix common problems when working with zippers.

With clear instructions and the right tools, you'll be sewing zippers left and right in no time. 

Are you tired of mass-produced shorts that fall apart after only a couple of washes?

Or maybe you found a lovely pair, but for some reason, they just didn't make one in your size.

We've all been frustrated by store-bought shorts before. This is why knowing how to sew one yourself is one of the most rewarding skills to have.

The good news is that sewing shorts is easy.

In fact, you can sew shorts from scratch in as little as 45 minutes — even if you're a beginner.

This article will go over the 8 easy steps you can follow to go from a piece of fabric to a lovely pair of shorts that you can be proud of. 

Imagine being able to sew your own skirt.

You can create any design your heart wants, and it'll not only look great, but it'll also fit you perfectly.

Plus, you can finally say goodbye to all those boring, expensive, or ill-fitted store-bought skirts for good.

Well... the good news is that you don't have to imagine!

Sewing a skirt is a lot easier than you might realize. It's so simple, that sewing a skirt is arguably the best first project a beginner can take on.

Plus, skirt patterns have lots of room for you to customize your design and create something uniquely for you.

But how exactly do you sew a skirt?

Let's go over the nine simple steps to go from plain fabric to a lovely skirt. 

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.