sewing tutorial

How to position a pattern on a checkered fabric Péťa  ·  1.2.2021  ·  5 minutes of reading

The pattern layout always comes into play before sewing and is a discipline that must be mastered so that the finished clothes do not look slanted or twisted. Placing…

How to sew a lace hem (neckline & other hems) Péťa  ·  26.1.2021  ·  3 minutes of reading

I designed a simple pattern for a women’s close-fitting T-shirt with modern ultra-short cap sleeves. The T-shirt is great for ladies who like to wear tight tops, but…

How to sew a neckline hem with both sides finished Péťa  ·  26.1.2021  ·  2 minutes of reading

Today I want to show you how to easily sew the neckline hem with both sides finished. The length of the primary strip that will form the hem should about 0.85…

How to sew a neckline hem - the simple way Péťa  ·  25.1.2021  ·  3 minutes of reading

Today's article is mainly for beginners, but it can also be useful for more advanced sewers. We will look at the easiest way to hem a neckline of a T-shirt or dress.…

Sewing instructions and pattern for kid's sweatpants with side pockets and yoke (FOREST) Péťa  ·  20.1.2021  ·  8 minutes of reading

Today we will look at how to easily sew sweatpants with side pockets and yoke. This pattern for kid’s sweatpants is suitable for beginners and it’s available in sizes…

How to sew children’s jacket HELLO BUDDY (photo & video tutorial + pattern) Péťa  ·  13.1.2021  ·  17 minutes of reading

When I published the pattern for a girl’s jacket HELLO DOLLY, a lot of you wrote to me that you would also like to have a pattern for a boy's jacket. I listened to your…

How to easily sew a zipper with Stylefix tape - A great tool (not only) for beginners Péťa  ·  10.12.2020  ·  3 minutes of reading

Is sewing a zipper your nightmare? Can't sew nice straight zippers on the first try? Do you avoid patterns with zippers? Well, today I want to show you a tool that will…

Video tutorial - How to sew a zipper to a garment with lining Péťa  ·  10.12.2020  ·  2 minutes of reading

I added a new video to my YouTube channel. It’s a video tutorial that will teach you how to sew a zipper into a lined garment. The procedure is relatively simple,…

How to sew a T-shirt the fastest way - Industrial sewing method Péťa  ·  29.10.2020  ·  4 minutes of reading

One of my previous articles contains a lot of info about T-shirts, fabric preparation, and other useful tips. Today I would like to show you how to sew a T-shirt using…

How to sew fine fabrics (chiffon, silk, light blouse fabrics, fine tulle, laces, fine lining fabrics, etc.) – preparation, positioning & cutting Péťa  ·  21.10.2020  ·  7 minutes of reading

I am designing a new dress pattern for light fabrics (American cotton, poplin, but also chiffon, silk, etc.), and I thought it would be nice to have an article…