So, I Made a Sloper.

I have been meaning to write this story for a while, and I’m finally getting to it now. Some background to start us off…A few years ago I stumbled upon a pattern company called Cashmerette. (Rant incoming.) They are an incredibly size inclusive...

Which Size To Use?

Hi to all you lovely sewing people. Are you ready for the next step on this journey? To recap: you’ve measured yourself carefully and decided which pattern will be the one you try. Now you are ready to figure out which size(s) to make. Come along, let’s...

All About Ease

Hello again, sewing friends. I want to talk about ease today. Ease means the difference between your body measurements and your finished garment measurements. I always feel a little guilty? shameful? that I just jump into my chosen topic instead of writing 6 pages of...

How to Find Your Basic Pattern

You meticulously took your measurements, but now what?? How does one find a pattern that will be loved? Aah, now we’re asking the right questions. Each pattern company drafts on a slightly different body block. But wait, what is a body block? Well, a body block is the...

How to Measure

Hello again, sewing friends. I have a feeling this is going to get lengthy. So, if you read all the way to the end, I have a prize for you. Today I want to talk about how to measure. Good fit starts with correct measurements. And correct measurements start with an...