Helena Wrap Dress - Resource Page

With Just Patterns, I believe in empowering dressmakers to improve their skills with each project. In case you need help to figure out a particular step or you want to discover new ways to do things, I curated a compilation of resources you may find helpful when constructing your garment.

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Resources on the blog

    Additional Resources

    Pivoting

    Pivoting is a very useful skill as explained and demonstrated by Sewing Like Mad

    French Seams

    Tutorial by Grainline Studio

    In-SEAM POCKETS

    My currently favorite method for in-seam pockets as explained on the Let’s Go Hobby blog.

    Patch pockets

    Tutorial by Inseam StudioUsing a template by SewDIYSewing identical pockets at Craftsy

    Gathers

    Tutorial by Sheila WongTutorial at Colette

    Topstitching

    Read some good tips about topstitching by Sewaholic.