Burda Style For people who sew

Here is a tutorial on altering a basic bodice pattern (with vertical waist darts a...

When you want a super tiny and delicate hem for thinner lightweight fabrics the ba...

French seams encase the raw seam edges securely inside two seams. They’re necessar...

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

This seam finish is easier than French seams when dealing with a curved seam. Shou...

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

Box pleats are essentially two knife pleats sewn together, back to back. They have...

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

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

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...

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