Burda Style For people who sew

Shibori is a method of resist dyeing that includes stitching, clamping and binding...

Make a tailors ham to help with pressing your seams.

This How-To will teach you how to use a technical croqui for drawing your flats. ...

How to add kick pleats or box pleats to a pattern in a different fabric. this is h...

A single welt pocket is similar to the bound pocket (as described in nikishells ho...

I thought the instructions for using a binding on the sleeve slit on JJ were far t...

Hemming pleats can be tricky. One choice is to hem the fabric before you pleat it...

Learn how to shirr jersey like I used on my variation of the Lydia pattern!

Bound pocket. Looks like a large buttonhole.

This is the easiest and cleanest way to apply bias binding, giving you a clean edg...

Here is a howto for basic weaving that can produce really nice textiles. The setu...

Create your own puff sleeve pattern with this simple step to step guide. This pa...

Pin tucks are an easy detail to add to your dresses, skirts, blouses, pants,. . . ...

Add inseam pockets to any and every creation you make!

Add a easy sleeve to your usual tank top pattern without worrying about easing the...

French and Flat-Felled seams are easy to make. Learn how!

Learn how to make piping in fabric of your choice!

How to sew a rib knit band onto a t-shirt, sleeve, etc. . .

My Mom taught me this trick. It's great for when you're gathering a skirt into a w...

Learn in a few simple steps how to sew an elastic!

Ever wonder how to finish the raw edges of the neckline and armholes on a dress wi...

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Sew in piping!

Whip stitch.

This How To demonstrates the "stitch in the ditch" technique

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Insert an invisible zipper!