FOCUS ON FIT:Â Why Should I Use High Bust When Determining My Pattern Size?
How and why to use your high bust measurement to get a great fit for your sewing.
Sewing School: How to use interfacing when you sew
Learn about how to shop for, sew with, and use interfacing.
Five easy ways to hem knit fabrics
Learn how to hem knits with five easy techniques.
How to make a gathered and tiered skirt for Rhapsody Dress
Sew gathered tiers and add them to any bodice with this easy and quick method – using Rhapsody Dress from Love Notions Sewing Patterns.
How to sew French seams
Learn to sew French Seams for a clean & strong finish
How to sew Broderie Anglaise or Eyelet Fabric
Sewing School: A Guide to Sewing Eyelet Fabric Have you fallen in love with the gorgeous details of embroidered fabrics like broderie anglaise but you feel totally intimidated to sew them? Especially with all those scary little holes? This post is for you! Hi sewing...
How to make Thomas Track Pants for Curves
How to adapt Thomas Track Pants for curves!
How to sew knits with just a regular sewing machine
How to sew knits with a regular sewing machine.
How to Shop for Fabric Online
Learn how to shop for fabric online!
Pressing Matters: Get pro results with your iron
Learn all about getting the best, most professional results while you sew.
How to lengthen Lincoln Top
Learn how to easily lengthen Lincoln Top!
Introducing Lincoln Top: all about fit and fabric!
Learn about the fit and fabric for Lincoln Top – our newest pattern release!
How to interpret pattern markings with Willow Wrap Dress
Learn how to interpret sewing pattern markings on any sewing pattern.
How to Swap Sleeves on Sewing Patterns
Learn how easy it can be to interchange the sleeves between your sewing patterns.
Tempo Sundress Flutter Sleeve Strap Hack + Bra Strap Holder
Learn how to add a flutter sleeve to your Tempo Sundress.
Maternity-Friendly Sewing Patterns: Plus, a closer look at Fraser Cardigan
Fraser Cardigan, plus all the patterns that are perfect for maternity (and beyond!)
What is Fabric Grainline? (& how does it affect your sewing?)
Understanding Fabric grainline – and how it can improve your sewing.
How to create a Fuller Full Bicep Adjustment: What To Do When You Need a Little More Space
How to create a FULLER full bicep adjustment
How to Sew Mitered Corners
Don’t Cut Corners…Miter Them!
Our Year in Review: New Patterns, Updates, and Re-Releases in 2021
Take a look at the sewing patterns from 2021!
Your Gift Guide for Sewing Notions: plus, Secret Sewists Revealed!
Get lots of sewing gift ideas in this Secret Sewist gift exchange reveal from Love Notions Sewing Patterns!
How to Sew with Sequins
How to sew with sequins on the Serenity Sweater from Love Notions PDF patterns.
How to make a Shoulder Slope Pattern Adjustment (with Compose Robe)
How to adjust the shoulder slope with the Compose Robe.
Love Notions Patterns for Holiday Pajamas, Dress Up, and Gifting
Is anyone else wondering how the holiday season is just around the corner?! Every year I think I’m going to be ahead of the game and then I am scrambling at the last minute. I’ve put together a little Love Notions Holiday Guide that will hopefully be...
40% off Sale + Machine Giveaway Event
We're excited to announce that Love Notions is gearing up for our annual 40% off sale. We don't do site-wide sales often around here, so when we do have them, we do them big. 40% is definitely the most substantial discount we will do this entire year. So now is a...
How to Make Your Own Bias Binding with Oakley Vest
Hi all, I'm Ilse and you can find me as Sewsewilse on my blog and Instagram. Today I'm here to chat with you about bias binding. I hope this will be a good resource for all the bias binding related topics. Not only do you use bias for clothing but if you are making...
How to make a sleeveless sweater
Learn how to make a sleeveless sweater vest hack using Arlington Sweater.
How (and why) to make a muslin for pants
Learn how and why to sew a muslin for fitting pants.
How to move a bust dart – Focus on Fit
Learn how (and why) to adjust bust darts for your unique body.
What if I’m sewing between sizes?
A solution for those who measure between sizes on the size chart for sewing patterns.
How to take accurate measurements for sewing
How to take accurate measurements for sewing.
Sew Back to School Sewing Challenge!
Learn about the back to school sewing challenge from Love Notions Sewing Patterns.
Tempo Hack: Full Shirred Bodice
Learn how to make a fully shirred Tempo Sundress hack!
How to do a Swayback Adjustment
How to do a swayback adjustment – plus a cute hack for Willow Wrap Top!
All you need to know about the pattern update process at Love Notions: plus, what’s new with Sybil Skirt
Learn how and why we update patterns at Love Notions – including our latest update: Sybil Skirt!
Machine Needles 101: Let’s get to the Point
Learn all about sewing machine needles and how to get the most as you sew.
The Ultimate Guide to Sewing Machine Feet
Sewing Machine Feet guide plus Allegro skirt button front hack!
Who to follow for sewing online & Game Day Jersey
Our brand ambassador team + Game Day Jersey
How to do a Small Bust Adjustment
Learn how to create a small bust adjustment.
How to Sew a Zipper
Learn more about how to sew a zipper!
How to Add Upcycling to Your Sewing Practice
Learn how to upcycle in your sewing practice.
How to Lengthen or Shorten Patterns
How to lengthen or shorten your sewing pattern to fit your measurements perfectly.
The Love Notions Ambassador Program
Get a behind the scenes look at the Love Notions ambassador team. Want to join us?
Sewing with Woven & Knit Fabric
Woven and Knit Fabric: What’s the difference and how to use them as you sew.
Easy ways to modify a tank pattern to get exactly what you want: Sprint Muscle Shirt to the Rescue!
Learn how to use a tried and true pattern block to create exactly what you want with Sprint Muscle Shirt.
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