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Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions, beginner friendly sewing tips, detailed articles, guidance on how to use our sewing patterns, and educational resources focused on sewing for drag and performance.

When to Size Up or Down in Sewing Patterns

How to Choose the Right Size for Stretch Sewing Patterns

How to Measure Yourself Correctly With Padding

Drag Queen Sizes vs Standard Women’s Sizing

Common Printing Mistakes for Sewing Patterns

How to Trim Sewing Pattern Margins Cleanly

How to Assemble PDF Sewing Pattern Pages

A4 vs US Letter vs A0 Sewing Pattern Printing

How to Print Sewing Patterns at 100 Percent Scale

Essential Sewing Tools for Beginners

Do You Need to Pre-Wash Fabric Before Sewing?

Best Test Fabrics for Sewing Patterns

What Is Grainline in Sewing?

Understanding Seam Allowance in Sewing Patterns

What Does Cut 2 and Place on Fold Mean?

How to Read Katkow Sewing Pattern Pages

What Is Stretch Percentage?

What Is Fabric Width and Selvage?

Understanding Two Way vs Four Way Stretch Fabric

What Presser Feet Do You Need for Sewing?

Thread Types Explained for Sewing Stretch Fabrics

Choosing the Right Needle for Stretch Fabrics

What Is a Serger and Do You Need One?

What Sewing Machine Do You Need for Stretch?