CONSTRUCTION BREAST POCKETS Neaten the top edge of the pocket with an overlocker/serger (you can also fold this edge at the first notch with wrong sides together and press like I have done here). With right sides facing, fold the pocket top over at the fold line and sew down each side of the turnover,… Read More

CONSTRUCTION Sew a large gathering stitch around the left front armhole from the shoulder seam down to the notch, draw in the stitch to match the length of the gathering guide. Pin the guide to the gathered armhole and stitch together to keep the correct armhole shape and length. With right sides facing sew the… Read More

Neaten the outer straight edge of the frills by overlocking/serging then turning in once and stitching, alternatively you can double turn and sew a narrow hem. Sew a large gathering stitch between the notches on the opposite edge, draw in the gathering stitch to the measurement between the notches on the front and back armhole…. Read More

CONSTRUCTION BODICE: Fuse or stitch the stabilizer to the neck of the front lining and the neck of one back yoke. Sew the bust darts on the front under bodice (lining) and press down followed by sewing the centre front seams together stopping at the * marking on the pattern and press open, no need… Read More

CONSTRUCTION: FRONT ANGLED POCKET & SIDE SEAM: With right sides facing sew the pocket bag to the angled pocket seam on the front leg, turn the pocket to the inside and understitch close to the seam on the side of the pocket bag. Sew a twin needle topstitch along the pocket opening. With right sides… Read More

Mark your hem and vertical seam points, we have just done this by pressing the foldlines. Overlock/serge your hem edge, vertical seam edge and the diagonal edge that will become your mitred corner. With right sides facing, fold the angled edge, matching the hem and vertical seam. Sew the angled edges together using a 1cm (3/8″)… Read More

CONSTRUCTION: With right sides together sew the front body & back body shoulder seams together. We recommend sewing cotton tape or fusing the shoulder seams to stop any stretching. If sewing on a sewing machine, overlock/serge the seams and press to the back. With right sides facing sew the short ends of the neckband together…. Read More

CONSTRUCTION POCKETS/SIDE PANELS: With right sides facing sew one set of the pockets marked “A” to the front side seam marked “A” on the pattern, clip at the notches. Turn to the correct side of the fabric and sew an understitch close to the seam on the side of the pocket bag. With right sides… Read More

CONSTRUCTION: BODICE: Gather the front neck between the notches to 8cm (3”), refer to the neck guide. With right sides facing sew the front and back shoulder seams together. Neaten with an overlocker/serger and press towards the back. Overlock/serge each centre back seam. With right sides facing sew the centre back bodice seams together. Press… Read More

POCKETS: Clip at the notches on the side edge of the pockets and double turn the stepped turn back to the inside of the pocket. Topstitch across the top and down the edge of the turnback then across the base of the turnback. Press the remaining 3 outer to the inside at the seam allowance… Read More

COLLAR: With right sides facing pin the outer edges of the collar together. Turn out to the right side, press and sew a stay stitch along the two outer edges of the collar to hold in place, be careful not to stretch this edge. Carefully press and put aside. Note when wearing this garment, the… Read More

CONSTRUCTION: Fold & pin the pleats as marked on the pattern, once in place stitch down to the markings, from the inside. Centre the pleat over the seam and press flat. On the inside of the skirt the pleats will be box pleats, on the outside the pleats will be inverted pleats, five on the… Read More

CONSTRUCTION: With right sides facing sew the length of the loop, turn it out to the right side, make a loop shape and stitch it into the left back neck as noted in the pattern. Neaten the centre back seams with overlocker/serger and sew the seams together, from the hemline up to the notch that… Read More

BODICES BODICE A: Sew the bust darts and press down. With right sides together sew the front and back shoulder seams together overlock/serge and press toward the back. With right sides together sew the front and back shoulder seams of the fused facing pieces together and press the seams open. With right sides together pin… Read More

Did you know that our new patterns have layers in the multi-size A0 and tiled files? Here is how to use the layers function in your PDF pattern.

FRONT & POCKETS From the wrong side sew the bodice bust darts and press downward. With right sides facing sew panels 6 & 7 together (mid right front skirt & lower right front skirt) matching the notches. Neaten with an overlocker/serger and press up. With right sides facing sew panels 6 & 7 to panel… Read More

Fold the top edge 1cm wrong sides facing then with right sides facing fold the top edge of the pocket over, following the fold line on the pattern. Sew down each side of the turnover, clip the corners and turn the pocket out to the right side and press. Edge stitch along the inner folded… Read More

Lena Shift Dress Tutorial by Lou Sheffer from Sew Much to Design  @sewmuchtodesign Introducing the Lena Dress a wonderful sheath A-line dress that will bring a chic versatile look to your wardrobe.   Lena is a mid-length sleeveless dress that features a boat neck with large inseam pockets and hem facing that both feature twin… Read More

FRONT POCKETS: Double turn the top edge of the coin pocket to the inside and sew down with a twin needle top stitch. Turn the side edges of the pocket to the inside, press and pin the coin pocket to the right pocket facing, once in place sew on with a twin needle. Overlock/serge the… Read More

POCKETS & FRONT BODY Neaten the top edge of the pockets with an overlocker/serger. Fold the pocket top over with right sides facing, sew down each side of the turnover, clip the corners and turn the pocket top out to the right side. Fold the three remaining pocket seams inwards and press. Pin the pockets… Read More

E T T A . K I D S & T E E N S . S K I R T STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL     PATCH POCKETS & BACK SKIRT: 1. Neaten the top edge of the pockets. 2. Fold the top edge of the pocket over with wrong sides facing, following the fold line on the… Read More

Fuse the stabilizer to the wrong side of the back neck. With right sides together sew the centre back seam, overlock/serge, press the seam towards the wearers left. With right sides together sew the back panels to the side back panels, overlock / serge and press the seams toward the centre back. With right sides… Read More

Autumn Dress Tutorial by Lou Sheffer from Sew Much to Design Follow her on Instagram @sewmuchtodesign I am in love with the styling of the Autumn Dress by Style Arc.   It will be a perfect transition dress as our summer days grow cooler and I am looking for something that is more structured and offers… Read More

BODY: With right sides together sew the centre back seams and press open. With right sides together sew the back neck facing to the back neck, clip into the rounded neck seam, turn to the right side and understitch close to the seam on the side of the facing. Overlock or serge the vertical centre front… Read More

STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL on sewing the Teddy Kids/Teens Jacket #SATeddyKidsJacket & #SATeddyTeensJacket Please note this tutorial differs slightly from the “Style Arc” constructions sheet 1. With right sides facing sew one set of the pockets to the front side seam, see notches on the pattern, clip at the notches and sew an understitch close to the seam on the side… Read More

COLLAR: With right sides facing sew the under-collar centre back seams together and press open. With right sides facing sew the longer edge of one collar stand to the bottom of the undercollar and repeat for the remaining collar stand and collar piece, press the seams open and sew and edge stitch either side of… Read More

BODY: With right sides facing sew the front and back shoulders together, take care not to stretch whilst sewing. Neaten with overlocker/serger and lightly press/steam toward the back. Overlock or serge the armhole, turn the armhole hem allowance inside and pin in place, take care not to twist, once in place sew the turnback down… Read More

STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL #SAKennieWovenShirt Tutorial varies slightly from Style Arc construction sheet by @becsewsthings As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared some photographs of the Duchess baking with her children. In these pictures the Duchess is pictured wearing a pink and white gingham shirt with a ruffled collar,… Read More

M A R G O T . T E E N S . S K O R T STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL       TIES & OVERLAY: With right sides facing sew the length and one end of the ties, turn out and press. Put aside until arriving at step 6 on the construction sheet for… Read More

BODICE: Sew two large rows of gathering stitches to the bottom of the front bodice piece, where noted on the pattern. Gather in the bottom of the bodice to match the length of the waist on the centre front skirt panel. With wrong sides facing fold and press the waist bias trim in half, lengthways…. Read More

BODICE: With right sides facing sew the front shoulders to the back shoulders. Neaten seam with an overlocker/serger and press to the back. Neaten around the armhole with an overlocker/serger, fold and press towards the inside. Topstitch around the armhole. Sew a bar tack at the underarm seam to secure the base of the armhole… Read More

STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL #SAMargotKidsSkort Tutorial varies slightly from Style Arc construction sheet In this example I made the skort with top and under frill. You can also make the skort with only one frill. If you would like to make a shorts, just leave out the overlay and then you can also choose to make the… Read More

BODICE: With right sides facing sew the front armhole to the front sleeve matching the notches as you sew followed by sewing the back armhole to the back sleeve. Neaten with an overlocker/serger. Neaten each centre back edge with an overlocker/serger. Sew the centre back seams together, stitch from the waist up to the notch… Read More

BODICE & SLEEVES: With right sides facing sew the centre front seam together. Neaten seam with overlocker/serger and press to the wearer’s right. Turn to the right side of the fabric and topstitch 6mm (¼”) on the wearer’s right front piece, through the seam allowance underneath. With right sides facing sew the centre back seam… Read More

STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL – By Nicole @nic_combi_naait Please note this tutorial differs slightly from the “Style Arc” constructions sheet #SARhysKidsOvershirt For this over shirt I used a double gauze fabric. This kind of fabric is iron free (and I love that) and light enough to be used as an over shirt, but also suitable to be… Read More

Harmony Woven Top Tutorial by Lou Sheffer from Sew Much to Design Follow her on Instagram @sewmuchtodesign Introducing the Verona Top by Style Arc.  This is a stylish top, a contemporary take on a classic bohemian style.  It is a pull on top with a button and loop closure and fashion forward gathered sleeves.   It… Read More

NECKBAND & BODICE: Fuse the back neck band, front neck band (and fold in half lengthwise wrong sides together), back waist insert and front waist insert & ties up until marked fuse line on the pattern. With right sides facing sew the top edges of the back neck seam together, turn to the right side… Read More

Please note this tutorial differs slightly from the Style Arc construction sheet. 1. With right sides facing fold and press the shoulder straps in half, length-ways. Sew two rows of stitching if desired, for extra strength. 2. Turn through to the correct side using a loop turner. Press and edge stitch around all edges of… Read More

With right sides facing, sew the front and back shoulder seams together. Neaten seam with overlocker/serger and press seam to the back. With the right sides facing outward press the front band in half lengthways, matching notches. Wrap the front of the band as marked on the pattern and then sew a stay stitch to hold… Read More

Sew the bust darts as marked on the front body and press down. With right sides facing sew one set of the pockets to the front side seam where marked on the pattern, clip at the notches. From the right side understitch close to the seam on the side of the pocket bag. Press pocket… Read More

LEGS/POCKETS: With right sides together sew one set of pockets to the front side seam and one set of pockets to the back side seam (see pocket notches on the side seams) once the pockets are stitched on turn to the right side and understitch along the pocket seam on the side of the pocket. With… Read More

Step 1 Fuse noted pieces. Sew fly facing to right side crotch. Step 2 Turn to face & press. Set aside. Step 3 Sew zipper to left side crotch. Step 4 Cover zipper with bearer & sew. Turn to face & top-stitch close to seam. Step 5 Join left & right crotch seams up to… Read More

BODY & FRILL: Sew the front darts and the back darts. With right sides facing sew the front and back shoulders seams together. Press seam to the back and neaten with overlocker/serger. With right sides facing sew the front and back side seams together (not pictured). Press to the back and neaten with overlocker/serger. Sew… Read More

An alternative method for sewing the neck and armhole facings and side seams for the Ethel Designer Top

BODY AND POCKET WELTS: With right sides facing sew the centre front body to the side body, matching notches as you sew. With right sides facing sew the centre back seams together, until the split notch. With right sides facing sew the side back body to the back body, following notches as you sew. Press… Read More

Harmony Woven Top Tutorial by Lou Sheffer from Sew Much to Design Follow her on Instagram @sewmuchtodesign The Harmony woven top by Style Arc is the perfect way to welcome Spring. It offers chic styling in and easy to wear design. Boasting gorgeous flounced sleeves, this top offers effortless feminine vibes for your wardrobe. I… Read More

POCKETS: With right sides facing sew one set of the pockets marked “A” to the front side seam marked “A” on the pattern, clip at the notches and sew a flat stitch close to the seam on the side of the pocket bag. With right sides facing sew the second set of pockets to the… Read More

BODY: Sandwich the back bodice between the two back yokes, sew and press. Press both yoke pieces upward. Sew a 6mm (¼”) top stitch across the back yoke seam, if desired (not pictured). Roll the whole back body up with the right side on the inside then pin to keep it out of the way. Pin… Read More

Sew the seam up to the bottom of zip, usually indicated by a notch. Press seams open and neaten with overlocker/serger. Align the right side of your zipper with the right folded edge of the fabric. There should be a small gap between the zipper teeth and the fabric edge. Pin the zipper down. With the… Read More

Stap voor stap werkbeschrijving voor de   #SAHarlowKidsKnitTop Het patroon is gemaakt voor rekbare stoffen zoals tricot. Je kunt de top ook in french terry maken, maar gebruik voor de halsboord dan wel boordstof. Voor een nettere afwerking adviseer ik om een lockmachine te gebruiken. Voorbereidingen – Knip alle patroondelen uit je stof – Kijk… Read More

Sew your pockets as per instructions or your preferred method. Pin and sew the upper front crotch seams together from the notch near the base of the crotch and finish 6mm down from the V of the V neck. With right sides facing, sew the front neck facing to the front neck with a 6mm… Read More

Step-By-Step Tutorial #SAHarlowKidsKnitTop Tips for working with stretchy fabrics: – use an overlocker / serger – use a stretch stitch – if you want to use a straight stitch, use a stretch thread (Seraflex for example)Preparations – Cut out all the pattern pieces. – Take notice of the grainline as mentioned on the pattern pieces… Read More

Step-By-Step Tutorial #SAKitKidsTankTop Preparations – Cut out all the pattern pieces. – Take notice of the grainline as mentioned on the pattern pieces and also the pattern pieces that need to be cut on the fold. – Mark and clip all the notches on your pattern pieces – When finished, you should have 12 cut… Read More

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Supplies needed Printable vellum (translucent) paper. Sharp paper scissors Gift wrap transparent tape Large working surface such as a long countertop or table. Computer color printer Printing the Pattern Once you have downloaded the pattern to your computer, you need to be sure and calibrate the printer to 100% and check against the guide provided…. Read More

We have used this double layered method for our Nova Midi Dress, Montana Midi Dress and for the facing of the June Sheath Dress. For this tutorial I have used the Nova Midi Dress pattern. The construction sheet instructs that you should cut 2 main front bodice and 2 main back bodice. I am treating… Read More

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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 This tutorial is suitable for: Savannah Knit Top Sadie Tunic Avery Tunic Top Luna Stretch Pant Sadie Pant Darcy Woven Pant Parker Coat

This Style Arc sewing tutorial will help you sew the inside binding on the Adelaide Woven Jacket but it will be helpful for any garment that requires inside binding. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

This Style Arc sewing tutorial demonstrates how to sew piping to a collar and rever (also called a lapel). In this tutorial you we have used a women’s pyjama top sewing pattern as an example. The same steps can be used for piping on a jacket or coat. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step… Read More

This sewing tutorial demonstrates how to sew a felled seam and will come in handy for our Meghan Jacket. Step 1. With right sides facing sew the seams together Step 2. Trim away the left seam to 6mm/1/4" Step 3. Press the right seam to the inside by 6mm/1/4", place this seam over the left… Read More

The flat stitching (or understitching) is sewn to keep facings and linings from peaking out, especially around necklines and armholes and around the waist on a lined skirt to stop the lining riding up. It also means that when turned and pressed, the seam line tends to favor the inside of the garment.

This is how we suggest you sew Talia Woven Pant welt pocket.

Meet my mom! She is Sallie’s favorite person in the world. I love the look Sallie is giving in this photo – she’s totally saying “my parents are so embarrassing!” (BTW can you believe these two kids have been married 56 years?) Neither the Style Arc Stevie (note: affiliate link) nor the Style Arc Jema (note: affiliate link) are something I would make for myself, as I… Continue Reading On clothingengineer.com

I don’t normally sew handbags. (In general I’m not a craft or home decor sewer.) But lately I’ve been wanting something classier than my old nylon L.L.Bean bag. In addition to being turned off by the high prices retailers demand for genuine leather bags, I realized that I wanted something more unique than what was being offered. That’s when I decided to make the Paris tote… Continue Reading On clothingengineer.com

This clever pattern creates beautiful draping at the front while leaving the back as a regular shirt. Wear it with a cami or use a press stud to close the cross over at the front. You will love this top! Fabric Suggestions: Silk, crepe, viscose or you could use a jersey knit. Because of the… Read More

Fabric Suggestions: Light weight suiting, linen Helpful Hints: The back hem facing/ side hem facing seam is located about 2.7cm (1″) beyond the side back pleat seam. This is to minimize bulk at the pleat fold. Make sure to mark the notches at the hemline carefully on both the body panels and facing. Construction: Sew… Read More

Fabric Suggestions: Charmeuse, soft wool or any soft fabric of your choice. Trims: My suggestion: include “shock cord” and “elastic cord” as an alternative to”hat elastic”. It is easier for US-based customers to source. Helpful Hints: Cut out the pattern, taking note of the grainlines, maximum stretch, and the notes written on the pattern pieces… Read More

Press back the center front piece along the foldline. Press the collar and hem edges along their foldline. Now fold the long edge so right sides are together. Mark the pivot point, which is 3/8?from the horizontal cut edge shown below. Begin sewing, starting from the foldline of the long folded edge. Reduce your stitch… Read More

Construction With right sides together fold back and press the front panel where marked on the pattern toward the inside of the garment (wrong sides together.) Now turn back the folded edges so right sides are together, but do not press. Starting from the folded edge, stitch across the top edge of the neck edge… Read More

This is quick & easy way to finish neckline of your garment. This method can be used on stretch & woven fabrics.With right sides together sew the short ends of the neck bandTurn to correct side & press the band in halfPin neckband to neck; once in place sew on matching notches.Fold neckband at centre… Read More

This is a tutorial on how to sew front angled zip pockets on Shelby Sweat Pant.

This collar sewing tutorial will help you when sewing blouses, shirts and shirt dresses. This is basic Style Arc sewing tutorial covers how to sew a collar to a collar stand and a collar stand to a neckline. Follow the steps below to make the perfect collar! Step 1 Lay collar pieces face-to-face and stitch around the outer edge… Read More

You can use this technique for sewing sleeve split tabs, neckline opening or stylised hem splits. This method is easy & will make your split neatly finished. Step 1 Sewing tabs is 80% preparation & pressing & 20% stitching. Step 2 Press outer seams of tabs. Step 3 Then fold in half & press. Make… Read More

Step 1 Join side seams on waistbands & press open. Step 2 Fold up seam allowance of inner waistband along lower edge & press. Step 3 Stitch top edges of front & back waistband, sides & button step on the right side. Then turn to right side & press. Step 4 Pin waistband to waist… Read More

The crotch seam should always be sewn this way to improve the crotch shape. Step 1 Sew the back and front inside legs together Step 2 Then stitch the back crotch seam from the back waist through to the front crotch and up to the front waist. Step 3 Sew the front and back outside… Read More

Step 1 Fuse noted pieces. Sew fly facing to right side crotch. Step 2 Turn to face & press. Set aside. Step 3 Sew zipper to left side crotch. Step 4 Cover zipper with bearer & sew. Turn to face & top-stitch close to seam. Step 5 Join left & right crotch seams up to… Read More

How to Sew Double Welt / Jetted Pockets Step 1 Fuse noted pieces. Lay welts on right side of a piece & stitch between notches. Step 2 Fold welts & cut main fabric forming corners at ends. Cut corners 2mm from seam. Step 3 Pull welts through cut & form neat binds at each end… Read More

Step 1 Pin top sleeve & under sleeve pieces together. Stretch undersleeve slightly to cover the top sleeve ease. Distribute the ease evenly. Step 2 Stitch seam from under sleeve, making sure there no tucks or pleats in the seam. Step 3 Pin & stitch the second seam. Step 4 Press all seams open.

Step 1 Make x3 rows of loose stitching on the sleeve cap only. Make sure the stitchings are located inside the seam allowance. Step 2 From the inside of the garment pin sleeve to armhole matching notches. Then start pulling the threads to gather the sleeve cap so it matches the armhole. Distribute ease evenly…. Read More

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This is a quick & neat technique & you can use it to sew any type of binding – neck, armhole, hem, splits, etc… Step 1 Fold binding in half lengthwise & press. Step 2 Then fold seam allowance of one of the edges & press. Step 3 Pin & sew unfolded edge of binding… Read More

Step 1 Sandwich the back bodice between the two yokes, sew and press. Top-stitch the seam if required. Step 2 Roll the whole back body up with the right side on the inside then pin to keep it out of the way. Step 3 Pin front shoulder to top yoke shoulder seam and sew. Roll… Read More

Step 1 Sew pocket bag 1 to the main front where marked on the pattern (A-A) Step 2 Clip at notches Step 3 Turn to inside and press. Top-stitch pocket opening or flat-stitch close to the seam from the inside. Step 4 With the right sides facing, lay pocket bag 2 on top and match… Read More

Step 1 Slash and square lines (A) and (B). Step 2 Open centre by pivoting pieces from points (A) and (B) – like shown on the diagram. Step 3 Square off hemline. And smoothen the shape of sleeve head. Step 4 The outer pattern measurements remain as original. And the cross head and the girth… Read More

Step 1 Use basic back leg pattern piece. This original pattern should measure up to your waist and hip measurement. Redraw this piece to work on as it is important to retain the original pattern piece to keep as a reference. The straight grain line is obtained by folding the pattern piece in ½ starting… Read More

Step 1 To create a neat corner Fold corner on 45 degrees, match notches & pin Step 2 Then using tailor’s chalk draw a line front the notches to the folded edge. Make sure the line is on 90 degrees from the folded edge. Then stitch along the line. Step 3 Trim access fabric; turn… Read More

Step 1. Connect side seams. Lay facing on top of main garment (right sides facing). Sew centre back, armholes & necklines stopping 5cm from shoulder seams. Step 2. Turn to face, press & understitch where possible. Step 3. Pull shoulder seams through inside, pin & sew shoulder seams. Step 4. Then pin & sew the… Read More

Step 1. Turn zipper to wrong side & align with pattern edges. Step 2. Using tailor’s chalk make several marks on fabric & zip. These marks will help you to align zipper & fabric evenly when sewing zipper in. Step 3. Open zipper fully & place one edge of the zipper over edge of pattern… Read More

Ziggi Sew-Along: Almost inseam pockets & zippers … Continue Reading On www.sewmaris.com

This tutorial is showing how to shorten Toni Designer Dress: