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Wrap Around Facing
See how to make a beautiful yoke using the wrap around technique featured in many of our patterns Lee, Victoria, Louise, Ruffle Louise,...


Ruffler Foot
This machine foot is by far the most intimidating machine accessory I’ve ever used! But, once I became comfortable I loved how easy it is...


Multiple Ways to Button Frannie
One of our favorite features of the Frannie and Frannie Baby top/dress is the simplicity of the back closure. With just one button, there...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Piping
In this video, Bonnie shows you through how to add piping to your sleeve. You may choose this embellishment to add to the Banded Puff...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Elastic
Bonnie shows you this easy way to accomplish a gathered finish to your sleeve with elastic. You may choose this as an alternative to...


Bishop Sleeve Finishes: Angel Sleeve
Watch as our Bonnie, an expert heirloom teacher, shows you how to add a sweet embellishment to your Angel Sleeve. You may choose this as...


Bishop Embellishment Ideas
Bonnie gives three great ideas to add a special touch to your Bishop or Missy. These are great ideas to give an heirloom gown a fresh new...


How to Add Pipe Peter Pan Collar
Watch Susan as she adds piping to a Peter Pan collar. This collar is the epitome of a classic look, and is included in many of our...


How to Cut Bias
See how to make corded piping with easy and perfection each time. Susan teaches in this video. All you need is a rotary cutter, ruler and...


How to Prepare A Smocked Insert
Follow along to see how to prepare a smocked insertion before you sew it into your garment. In this video, Susan is working with our Mary...


Rolled Hem Foot
Susan shows you how to use the rolled hem presser foot. To achieve beautiful and consistent tiny hems, this foot can be your friend! BUT,...


How to Make Corded Piping
Watch as Susan teaches to make corded piping for ease and perfection each time. For a tutorial on how to cut bias, see it here. The...


Whipstitch Piping
Add DMC floss to your piping in order to make a truly unique look. It is best to make your own piping using petite cording. See how to do...

A-Line Dress Hemming Tips
An A-line dress gets its name due to the angles of the sides of the dress. The bodice is not separate from the skirt, and the cute...

Puffy Pockets
Puffy pockets are an easy addition to many projects. Soft enough to add a little extra frill, but useful for the girl that needs to tote...

Swaddle Gauze Blankets
There is nothing sweeter than a new baby swaddled in a soft blanket. Make a one-of-a-kind gift with this fun and easy project. With so...


Wonder Tape
Wonder Tape is a wash away transparent tape that you can sew through without “gumming up” your needle. We love using this tool. Here are...


Sewing with Double Gauze
Enjoy Melissa's tips below on sewing with double gauze fabrics. Double gauze is a woven, breathable, soft, and lightweight fabric. It’s...


Tips for Pleating a Bishop
In addition to our pleater tips video, watch this video for some helpful tips on pleating a Bishop dress. We present basic tips here and...

How to Read Our Patterns
Starting in 1978, our patterns have been in the hands of home sewers for generations. We are proud to continue this tradition. This video...


Sew a Cloth Mask
Originally posted March 2020. Cloth Face Mask with Elastic With the increasing need to wear a cloth face mask, we are delighted to see...


Pleater Tips
You asked, we listened! If you've never used a pleater before or it has been a long time, watch this video to help you get back into...

Sewing with Knits
Sewing with knits can be daunting, but it doesn't need to be! Our children want to wear knits, and now with many more quality knits on...


Using Our Digital Patterns
We have put together video tutorials for how to use our PDF digital download patterns! STEP 1: The first step is purchasing the pattern...
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