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A yoga top with mesh color-blocked inserts; the perfect pattern for a workout skirt for kids with shorts underneath.

Channel stitching and pintucks perk up a blouse and add decoration to otherwise plain yokes, collars and cuffs; a technique for making the perfect V-neck knit top.

A sports bra tank; a lined lace tank stitched almost entirely on the serger.

A lace bolero; a jacket with vintage details; techniques for adding trims, lace and more; tips for cutting and sewing silky fabrics.

Combining a sports bra and tank with ribbed trim; the easy way to add a thumbhole trim to a long sleeve top or jacket; the perfect finishing touch to cold weather fashion.

Inside out, broken quilting featuring the double wedding ring; a custom sized sewing mat with pockets to keep tools handy while sewing.

A trendy half-zip; designer Joe Vecchiarelli offers a lesson on draping, beginning with a basic bodice with darts.

Altering a pattern for leggings by adding pockets; designer Joe Vecchiarelli creates a paper pattern from a bodice.

A new look for leggings with a figure flattering wide top and hidden pocket; designer Joe Vecchiarelli offers a final lesson on draping and how to alter an original pattern to change the fit or style.

Cropped pants with a designer hem treatment; trendy drawstring waist pants, a legging variation with a flattering, comfortable fit.

A mesh bag that can be used at the beach; adding enlarger panels to cosplay outfits; adding pockets to joggers.

Adding a wrap skirt to leggings; invisible zippers; an embroidery technique to reduce puckering.

Piping; a crisscross back yoga top; gathering fabric.