Fashion & Apparel Sewing

Muslin fabric is a versatile and inexpensive plain weave cotton cloth. It has many practical uses, like bandage wraps and culinary purposes. You can also use it for some décor (theater and photography sets) and apparel projects. While muslin isn't used often for the actual pieces of clothing, it's quite popular for making garment mock-ups.

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Pattern grading is an essential skill to know when making a pattern. The patterns I've been making for DIY apparel projects are uploaded with each tutorial on the blog for viewers to download and print at home. The patterns I've created are usually medium size (size 8-10). Because not everyone is a size 8 or 10, I've decided to break down the three methods of pattern grading. With these methods you can grade a pattern up or down for a size that fits you.

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