To alter a pattern is to change its structure so that the end garment will fit your particular body. Most pattern sizing is based on a single bust/waist/hip proportion–but not all bodies conform ...

A hollow above the bust or a figure with a lot of curves needs a princess seam from shoulder to hem to give you the flexibility you need for a smooth fit.

Perhaps you have made a pattern before and like everything about it but its width. The skirt would be perfect for ballroom dancing if it were a little fuller and made in a swishy fabric such as ...

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Great British Sewing Bee Judge May Martin shares some of her simple tips including how to take up jeans and how to alter a neckline. You can also find some of the 'How-to' sections featured on the ...