Scissors don’t come with directions. Much like a screwdriver (the mechanical kind), they are supposedly a tool so simple that … More
Category: How Stuff Works
How Pants Work
Ever wondered how, exactly, pants work*? What kind of crazy pattern-making sorcery goes into drafting a pant? If you’ve ever … More
Why Square Corners?
Geometry is important in pattern making. I know I go off about that a lot, but it’s true, and it’s … More
Regency Corset Under Construction
Regency corsets, I’ve decided, are shockingly complexticated little beasties. I mean, they look all simple and they represent a time … More
Why is an Underarm Gusset Good?
Here’s your 40 second visual rundown on just what an underarm gusset does in a simple smock/shift/chemise/shirt pattern. I have … More
How Princess Seams Work
File this under, “Now that you mention it, it’s completely obvious…” Princess seams are long shaping seams often seen in … More