Women’s Clothing Month Wrap-Up

Women’s Clothing Month is over but the excellent clothing sewing has just begun! The fun is bound to continue with the skills we learned from our talented contributors. Here are all of our Women’s Clothing Month projects and sewing tips in one handy list:

• Learn How to Take Measurements by Elizabeth
• Patterns… Demystified! by Lara
• What Kind of Learner Are You? Tips for Working with Patterns by Kristin
• Pattern Alterations from Sally Stitch via Bethany
• Making a Muslin by Mary
• Full Bust Alterations (or Adjustments) ~ FBA by Beki
• Pants Styling: Learn how to alter your patterns by Jen
• Seam Finishes Simplified by Tess
• Vintage Smock Sew-Along by Bethany
  (visit this third video post for all related Vintage Smock links)
• Learn How to Make a Pleat by Lynne and Melissa
• Learn How to Make a Pleated Collar by Kayleen
• Learn How to Attach a Set-In Sleeve by Jenny

Thanks to all of our contributors for kindly sharing their expertise! Don’t forget about the photo pool for sharing images of the clothing you make. There’s also lots of great information in the SMS Forum.

You can also utilize these great resources on the blog as you plan your new clothing wardrobe:

• Pattern Reviews
• Sewing Patterns
• Wrap Skirt Pattern
• Installing a Zipper Tutorial

7 Responses to “Women’s Clothing Month Wrap-Up”

1. Mellissa responds:
   Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 10:43 am →

   Thanks so much for doing this month. I learned a lot and hope to make something for myself in the future using what I learned this month. Everyone put in so much work!

2. Coralee responds:
   Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 12:03 pm →

   it’s been such a great month…thanks for all the great advice!

3. Andi responds:
   Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm →

   I am sad to see this month end. Thanks for all the great tips and tutorials!

4. Margie responds:
   Posted: June 2nd, 2008 at 2:44 pm →

   It has been a wonderful month of learning new things. I can’t wait to make things for me. I love the vast wealth of information here. Thanks so much.

5. Christine responds:
   Posted: June 3rd, 2008 at 6:25 am →

   I will print all of these out and keep them in a binder for future reference. Thank all of you for the wonderful instructions!

6. Helen responds:
   Posted: June 3rd, 2008 at 8:48 am →

   Thanks for all the great tutorials – lots of things I need to work on here!

7. Machiel responds:
   Posted: June 5th, 2008 at 9:47 am →

   I just found this site! WoW! Just started sewing again, making my own pattern, couldn’t find any I liked. The tips are Great!