Dull scissors are the worst enemy of a sewing enthusiast. Whether you’re designing your kids’ costumes for trick-or-treating or making something special for yourself, you’ve got to do a lot of pattern ...

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When some of us hear the word 'pattern', we can immediately feel the texture of fine paper and the anxiety of losing one of the pieces; can hear the distant whirr of a sewing machine. A small personal ...

This story was originally published on May 3, 2021, and has been updated. Thinking about taking the leap into making your own clothes? We asked some experts how to get started. You don't need much, ...