Sewing & Inspiration: Sewing 101
Sewing help, pattern inspiration and ideas for your next make. Explore practical guides from the Patterns for Pirates team.
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Top Tips for Working with Velvet
Learn practical tips for cutting, sewing and pressing stretch velvet, including nap direction and seam support.
Top Tips for Working with Velvet
Learn practical tips for cutting, sewing and pressing stretch velvet, including nap direction and seam support.
P4P University- Adjusting a Top Pattern for Height
Learn where to add or remove length in a top pattern to adjust it for your height.
P4P University- Adjusting a Top Pattern for Height
Learn where to add or remove length in a top pattern to adjust it for your height.
Using a Projector for Sewing: The Basics
Explore one sewist’s projector setup, pattern projection, scale checks and the benefits and limitations of cutting fabric without paper patterns.
Using a Projector for Sewing: The Basics
Explore one sewist’s projector setup, pattern projection, scale checks and the benefits and limitations of cutting fabric without paper patterns.
P4P University- Facings
Learn how to draft and sew neckline, all-in-one and hem facings with written and video instructions.
P4P University- Facings
Learn how to draft and sew neckline, all-in-one and hem facings with written and video instructions.
Interfacing for Garment Sewing
Learn how to choose and use interfacing to support garment details and improve the finish of your sewing projects.
Interfacing for Garment Sewing
Learn how to choose and use interfacing to support garment details and improve the finish of your sewing projects.
Sewing Curves
Learn techniques for sewing inward and outward curves, including clipping and notching for smoother garment seams.
Sewing Curves
Learn techniques for sewing inward and outward curves, including clipping and notching for smoother garment seams.
P4P University – Understitching and Topstitching
Learn how understitching and topstitching create tidy garment edges with illustrated instructions and a video tutorial.
P4P University – Understitching and Topstitching
Learn how understitching and topstitching create tidy garment edges with illustrated instructions and a video tutorial.
Armbands Tips and Tricks
Learn how to attach knit armbands with an even finish, using the illustrated tips in this P4P sewing guide.
Armbands Tips and Tricks
Learn how to attach knit armbands with an even finish, using the illustrated tips in this P4P sewing guide.
P4P University Color Blocking Tips and Tricks
Plan fabric combinations and add color blocking to a sewing pattern, including the seam allowances you need.
P4P University Color Blocking Tips and Tricks
Plan fabric combinations and add color blocking to a sewing pattern, including the seam allowances you need.
P4P University – Adding Trim to Hems
Learn to choose decorative trim, prepare a hem, attach the trim and care for the finished garment.
P4P University – Adding Trim to Hems
Learn to choose decorative trim, prepare a hem, attach the trim and care for the finished garment.
Sewing with Swim
Get practical advice for sewing swimwear, including swim fabrics, stretch, elastic and techniques for a comfortable finish.
Sewing with Swim
Get practical advice for sewing swimwear, including swim fabrics, stretch, elastic and techniques for a comfortable finish.
Intended Fit vs. Preferred Fit
Understand a pattern's intended fit and how to choose sizing and adjustments for the fit you prefer.
Intended Fit vs. Preferred Fit
Understand a pattern's intended fit and how to choose sizing and adjustments for the fit you prefer.