Extra stitches placed and the beginning and end of a line of stitching. This helps secure the stitch in place and prevents the seam from coming undone.
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Editors' Pick
Mysterious burgundy red, peppy yellow, and delicate pink join forces in this collection
Pattern of the Week
Quilted look jersey gets extra detail from raised seam lines to make this turtleneck high fashion!
Pattern Collections
It's time to start thinking about what to be (and make) for Halloween 2016
Fashion & Trends
See what our favorite sewing & style bloggers wore while they were expecting!
Sewing Lesson
Check out our latest sewing lesson on how to sew together this color blocked fall coat!
