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Pattern making, grading, fitting and alteration guides for creating custom garments and adjusting commercial sewing patterns.

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Knitting / Patterns

Reading Knitting Charts: Symbols, Repeats and Colorwork

Explains how to follow knitting charts for lace, cables and stranded colorwork,…

Read September 16, 2026

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Patterns / Sewing

Understanding Fabric Grain: Why It Matters for Sewing

Explains the difference between lengthwise, crosswise and bias grain, and how aligning…

Read September 5, 2026

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