Building strong sewing and pattern making skills often begins with reliable reference books. Vogue Sewing, Patternmaking for ...

On the third floor of a Spanish-style office building in Santa Barbara, Calif., Cara Austine-Rademaker is spotlighting a little-appreciated aspect of fashion history that had a big impact. Dressmaking ...

Discover essential garment construction techniques used in fashion design, from pattern preparation to polished finishing methods. These practical skills provide a strong foundation for creating ...

Hekima Hapa runs around with her four children, teaches a sewing class in Brooklyn and ends her day by burning a little sage. By Jane Margolies Hekima Hapa, an artist and fashion designer who lives ...