A new sewing technology has entered the fashion space — and it’s the first innovation in over a century. A system called Ditto allows anyone to seamlessly create custom looks using the power of ...

A product of the pre-fast-fashion era, Annie Mollison has been pattern-making and sewing since her mother taught her how to construct garments as a child. After years working away at her home sewing ...

For many homeowners, pairing patterns is scary because it can turn into a design nightmare in seconds. Here's how designers ...

When you shop at thrift stores, you might come across items that look similar but have subtle differences in patterns and designs. These variations can sometimes make a big difference in how much the ...

Once upon a time, saying something looked “homemade” was perceived as an insult. But now that fast-fashion brands have made cheap clothes accessible on a global scale, everyone is dressing the same.

Copyrighting a sewing pattern can be tricky. You cannot copyright the idea behind a sewing pattern, so if you created a pattern for a new kind of shirt, you cannot ...

Nancy Zieman teaches pattern fitting using her time-tested pivot and slide techniques. Nancy Zieman teaches pattern fitting using her time-tested pivot and slide techniques. Choose the right pattern ...

A long-neglected home art is reclaimed during the pandemic, including by some eager to break gender stereotypes. Norris Dánta FordCredit...Peyton Fulford for The New York Times Supported by By Hannah ...

The company that owns the biggest sewing pattern brands — Simplicity, Butterick, McCalls, and Vogue — has been sold to a liquidator, per the Craft Industry Alliance. That’s troubling news for those of ...