How to get a professional finish when sewing knits at home
One of the most intimidating things about sewing knits is the finishing techniques. Well, at least for me. Maybe you, dear reader, have never feared…
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Embroidering on Knit Fabrics
If you’ve been around for a while, you know that I like a little something extra. That really, we all do here at Sew Liberated.…
How to do a full bust adjustment on a knit t-shirt pattern
One of the many wonderful things about t-shirts is their forgiving fit – soft fabrics with stretch make for a simpler fitting process! Sometimes some…
Shoulder adjustments for knit tee patterns
Even though t shirts like the Bedrock Tee are pretty flexible in fitting, shoulders are an area where changes might be needed to make the…
Draft and sew a fun quilted vest
Vests of all types are having a (much deserved) moment I’d been seeing quilted vests pop up in my Pinterest feed for quite some time;…
How to Use Digital Sewing Patterns
Sew Liberated’s digital patterns come with an instructions file and a couple options for printing the full-size pattern pieces. The first option for printing the…
Quilted Vest Hinterland Hack
Let me start this by saying that hacking a pattern is a fairly new skill for me, but a fun one I have been exploring…
Guide to Taking Your Measurements
Measurements matter! Learning to take your measurements accurately is an essential skill to have in your pattern fitting toolbox. Your sizing decisions, alteration plan, and…
Guide to Grading Between Sizes (aka Blending Sizes)
Grading Between Sizes is combining two or more sizes from a graded nest to customize the fit of the pattern. Knowing how to grade between…
Sewing Otis Slowly
When I first learned to sew garments I would spend hours and hours at a time on a garment, often staying up all night to…