Helping home sewers and aspiring designers create the perfect fit.
Online Sewing and Pattern Making Courses and Video Tutorials FREE on YouTube
Sewing
From beginner sewers to experienced dressmakers, learn step-by-step sewing lessons, many filmed in real time, so you can follow along to learn.
Patternmaking
Learn pattern making to create any garment or style you would like, with a custom fit. I also examine vintage clothing to help you recreate styles from the past.
Fitting
Enjoy tutorials and tips to get the perfect fit.
About Sally
With over 45 years of experience as a custom dressmaker and 15 years experience teaching in one of the world’s top Fashion Schools, it is my passion to pass on my skills to those that want to learn. I created the Sew with Sally YouTube channel with step by step sewing tutorials to share this expertise with you.
Very few home sewers/aspiring designers understand patternmaking and how easy it can be. Knowing the frustration, first hand, of using a commercial pattern that does not fit the body perfectly, I teach how to make a foundational pattern, also called a Block or Sloper. I use two easy methods, one taped and one draped. When you have a sloper that is made for your body, or your client’s body, it is easy and fun to make patterns because you start with the shape and size needed for the unique shape that is YOU!
If you need help sewing, fitting or patternmaking, reach out. I look forward to working with you!
Start by making a sloper.
Sew any garment using a sloper as the building block for all pattern making. Follow “Sally’s Guide to Sloper Making” as the easiest way to get started.
I teach two methods to derive your custom fit sloper:
Draped Sloper and Taped Sloper
How to Make a Draped Sloper Complete Course Playlist
How to Make a Taped Sloper Complete Course Playlist
Use a Sloper to Sew Custom-Fit Garments
Once you have a sloper, use it to create any style of clothing with the perfect fit. Follow my curated playlists on the Sew with Sally YouTube channel for step-by-step comprehensive tutorials on how to pattern, sew and fit shirts, skirts, jackets, dresses and more!
How to Sew a Blouse Complete Course
How to Sew an A-line Skirt Complete Course
Other Sewing Tutorials
Online Sewing Tutorials Worth Watching playlist
Best Sewing Resources Tools and Equipment playlist
Struggling with pattern making, fitting or sewing?
Schedule a 1-on-1 video session with Sally