Uh oh. You just bought a pattern, only to open it and become lost in all sorts of complicated markings, symbols, and instructions that look like a foreign language. While it may look scary at first, patterns are ultimately just a set of instructions that follow a simple system. Once you learn how to read them, patterns become a lot easier to understand, and you’ll be able to tackle them with confidence. In this blog, I will explain what a pattern is, why you should use one, and share some extremely important details about patterns.

With the cold season behind us, this edition of our blog delves into the latest trends in summer fabrics and fashions, the advantages of learning new sewing techniques, mastering summer knitting stitches, and sewing machine musts.