Sewing & Pattern Tips & Tricks

Picture yourself unwrapping a bundle of fresh fabric, its texture tingling at your fingertips, ready to be transformed by your...

Fit Chart for Tops & Dresses Explore our comprehensive Fit Chart here to effortlessly find the perfect sewing pattern for your...

Both fabric content & stretch factor play an important role in this. You may have come across this term whilst conducting your own...

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS HERE WHAT IS A BICEP ADJUSTMENT: In our Facebook group we often chat about...

Not sure of the best way to join your PDF pattern pages together? Our home printings aren't always that reliable...

Who said every garment needs to have a traditional hem? So many incredible pieces have embraced intentionally unfinished hems and...

PATTERN:  Summer Breeze Dress READ THE SIZE & FIT PAGE: On page 4 of the Summer Breeze pattern you will find the...

Learn how to make your own drawstring ties with binding. Super easy & neat method to create drawstring ties. Includes...

Have you noticed that mysterious little black button on the side of your general sewing machine foot (presser foot) &...

Do you have trouble sewing thick fabrics? Does your sewing machine skip stitches trying to sew over bulky seams? Does...

So, you want to try sewing with rayon? Why wouldn’t you want to experiment and explore the range of bright...

How, Where & When to measure yourself for sewing On page 3 of (most) Pattern Emporium patterns you'll find a...

A Simple Guide to Successful Topstitching Cargo Pants are all about the pockets and the topstitching. So here are a few...

Finishing Hems with the Flip Method Use the Flip Method on your overlocker (serger) to finish hems (on skirts, pants, sleeves, etc..) where you...

A GUIDE TO SEWING WITH DENIM & THICK FABRICS   1. Wash Your Fabrics To minimise shrinkage & the fabric...