If you’ve ever hesitated to purchase or sew a particular pattern because you don’t like the neckline, you don’t need to let a simple detail like a scoop or crew neck prevent you from sewing it. In this tutorial Liesl shows you how to alter a pattern to make it into a V neck.
Read MoreDrafting a turtleneck for an existing t-shirt pattern is a simple task that doesn’t take much time. Learn how with this comprehensive photo tutorial.
Adjusting the shoulder width of a sewing pattern is a simple alteration that can drastically improve the fit of your handmade garment. Learn how to do a narrow shoulder adjustment with this photo tutorial. These instructions can also be used in reverse to do a wide shoulder adjustment.
Here’s a tutorial that shows you how to sew a welt pocket with a clean finish on the inside that allows you to show off a beautiful design or a fun print.
Pattern adjustments are often necessary to achieve a custom fit. Learn to do a high round back adjustment with this photo tutorial. It’s a simple adjustment that can make an enormous difference in the fit of a garment.
If your bust is larger than a B cup, you might want to make adjustments to some patterns to add a bust dart in order to help get a better fit. This tutorial shows you how to do it.
Learn how to color block the Gelato Blouse and Dress pattern–or any pattern–with this photo tutorial.
Would you like to shorten a metal zipper? Here’s a step-by-step photo tutorial that will show you how you can do that.
By adding elastic to the waist of a t-shirt dress, you will change the shape of it and create a cute waisted style. Learn how by following this step-by-step photo tutorial.
Interested in adding a pleated or runched front detail to our Rush Hour Dress? Liesl is here with a tutorial that will show you how to do it.
Liesl has a little tutorial for you that will show you how to apply a ribbon detail to the Gelato Blouse.
Claire from the Advisors Circle joins us to show you how you can add waist ties to the sides of the Liesl + Co. Breezy Blouse to give a cinched waist effect to the pattern.
In this video tutorial, Liesl demonstrates her method for finishing the armhole on the sleeveless version of the Liesl + Co. Rush Hour Dress.
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