How To Make a Scalloped Hem Taunton's Treads has an article that explores some options for adding a scalloped hem finish to hemlines, necklines and front edges of a garment. How to make fabric choices, measure, create templates and more. |
How To Create a French Seam Sew Neau gives step-by-step instructions along with photos describing the uses of the French Seam for inside garments. They mention that it's used when fabric is too delicate and helps to prevent raveling. |
How To Make 17th Century Stays Caroline Vincent's Goodwife pages has a brief history of stays and the bodice that women wore. She also shows patterns and explains how she made stays. |
How To Make Italian Renaissance Gowns An article by Mistress Leona Khadine d'Este and Mistress Enid d'Auliere teaches you how to make 15th and 16th century style gowns.They provide free patterns and know how within the article. |
How To Taper or Widen Pants The Taunton Press has an article by Karen Howland describing how to alter a pattern for tapering or widening pants. Illustrations are also shown for the four steps. |
How To Make a Skyrong AFASAM gives free step-by-step instructions for making a Skyrong, which is described to be between a wrap-skirt and a Sarong. This article teaches you how to measure and then make a Skyrong. |