How to use the lengthen/shorten line and a little personal and pattern-drafting analysis to customize the fit of sewing patterns for your body and preferences.

The lovely Sue is back to show us her Amarena Dress and Kyoto Dress and to talk about her sewing and styling philosophy. So let’s hear it: How I Wear It, Sue’s version! (with apologies to Taylor Swift)

Liesl added embroidery to her Positano Blouse and has a few ideas if you want to try it, too!

What happens when you sew a pattern with a fabric that isn’t listed as a suggestion? Here are two examples to show how the pattern can look different!

Our testers sewed up some great versions of the Laureles Top + Dress sewing pattern! Take a look at how they each look so different!

Some examples of how our testers sewed the new Positano Blouse + Dress sewing pattern. So many great fabrics! (And shoes too!)

Liesl is back with ideas for our new Laureles Square-Neck Top + Dress sewing pattern, both for fabrics and for styling choices. We can’t wait to see what you do with this one!

Liesl is here to talk more about our new Positano Blouse + Dress sewing pattern and with fabric and styling ideas to help inspire you for this one.

The new Laureles Top + Dress sewing pattern is a square-neck style with princess seams and cup sizes to help you get a great fit. Liesl is here to talk you through it.

Introducing our new Positano Blouse + Dress sewing pattern, a glamorous and practical take on the peasant blouse, with lots of options to sew and wear it!

Weekend links is back! Lots of sewing inspiration and interesting article to peruse when you’re not sewing this weekend. Enjoy!

Me Made May is coming, and to help you enjoy the apparel you’ve made CreativeBug is offering a 30% sale on garment sewing classes.