Isabel Misner
Isabel Misner
A professional seamstress. Isabel has her own video blog where she shares her experience about all the aspects of sewing – from choosing suitable materials to step-by-step instructions on how to sew a summer skirt.

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23 Types of Pants for Any Type of Figure (Pictures Included)
For a lot of people, the term pants is confusing. After all, there are so many different varieties that sometimes it’s hard to keep track of what you’re buying or even wearing. If you’ve found yourself in such a situation, you’re not alone. Even self-proclaimed fashion gurus sometimes find themselves struggling to ...
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11 Types of Waistlines: Choose the Best One Suited to Your Body Type
There is no standard body type, and if you want to look your best, you should be able to dress for your This free body type calculator estimates body type based on provided measurements of bust, waist, and hip size, and their relation to societal conventions. In addition, explore hundreds of other calculators ...
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Janome 2212 Review: A Simple Sewing Machine for Newbies
Review In our opinion, the Janome 2212 seems to do precisely what the manufacturer claims it does. It is a fairly simple machine, and with a few instructions, even newbies should be able to use it. As such, don’t expect it to excel at handling industry-type sewing jobs, projects, and ...
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3 Popular A-Line Skirt Patterns and How to Sew Them
There are dozens of different skirt designs in fashion today, but the A line skirt remains a classic. This popular skirt remains the staple of many closets in the USA and around the world. However, with the clothing industry reaching over This timeline shows clothing and clothing accessories store sales in the United ...
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How to Draft a Hood Pattern and Sew It: Detailed Guide
It may seem that the only way to get a garment with a hood you like is to spend the kind of money that brings tears to your eyes. However, this is simply not true. If you’re handy with sewing tools and are willing to learn, you can find out how to make your hood patterns and be making them at home in no time at all. ...
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5 Best Halter Top Patterns and How to Sew Them
The clothing industry is now worth over In 2019, global retail sales of apparel and footwear reached 1.9 trillion U.S. dollars, and were expected to rise to above three trillion U.S. dollars by 2030. The fashion industry continues to have positive growth, especially in emerging markets within the Asia-Pacific and ...
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Capri Pants Pattern: The Sewing Guide
Capri pants are pants that are shorter than trousers but longer than shorts. They are also popularly known as Clam-diggers or crop pants. Essentially, they are three-quarter pants that end between the ankle and the calf. Most people use the term Capri to refer to any cropped slim pants that end at the ankle bone. They ...
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How to Easily Create a Slip Pattern and Sew the Perfect Dress
Are you sick of looking for the perfect slip dress that’s not only comfortable but also looks flattering on you? Well, one way to end this search is by stitching your own slip dress! This may sound like a daunting task but once you get the slip pattern right, it becomes easy to stitch the dress. While a slip dress ...
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How to Draft a Thai Fisherman Pants Pattern without a Hassle
Thai fisherman pants are a unique set of unisex trousers slowly becoming popular around the world. The reason for their popularity is because of the level of comfort they provide when wearing them. These pants find their ...
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Drafting an Asymmetrical Skirt Pattern: The Easy Way with Variations
Fashion is ever-evolving, but there are some things that are timeless. There are some styles that have become such classics that they never go out of fashion, and asymmetrical skirts are one of them. These waterfall skirts are usually described as ...