Cutting Room Articles

Darts are one of the simplest — and most effective — methods of shaping fabric. In pattern cutting, we sometimes talk about suppression: removing a little wedge of fabric so the...

Simple checks that make every project smoother The buzz of a new project is always exciting - fabric washed and pressed, pattern chosen, ideas flowing. But before you sew that...

When we talk about making your own clothes, most people think about the glamorous parts: choosing fabric, cutting patterns, stitching pieces together. But there’s an unsung hero in the sewing...

Yokes are a great way to add simple style lines to a garment. A yoke holds the shape of a bodice across the shoulders and around the neckline, the rest...