Sewing is a skill that comes in handy more often than you think. If you’d like to handle clothing alterations yourself or tackle more DIY projects, pick up a book to help you learn to sew. Books that ...

Many times what "gives away" a home sewn garment is the dart. For starters, dart placement is very important. To avoid fabric dimples under the front darts of a skirt, move the darts toward the side ...