"Hi, I can only echo what everyone else has said here. A serger makes the best seam for knits, and a good, used one runs about $300. Failing that, make sure your conventional machine is in good order. Use a ball point needle and good, all-polyester…"

"Very adorable."

"I relate fully to what everyone has said here. Problem is, getting more stuff doesn't make me more creative, it makes me more overwhelmed. And I find that when I'm spending more money on sewing stuff, it's because I'm not…"

"It's the portion of the bodice where the sleeve cap is inserted and sometimes also spelled "armseye," but I think "armscye" is the preferred spelling."

"It's pretty out of hand in my case. I've got nearly 2000 cubic feet in patterns, 20 linear feet of old garments, and on and on."

"Hello vintage enthusiasts, For months I have been looking for a copy of Butterick 9569, an early 1960s cocktail dress pattern. No luck anywhere. I was wondering if anyone could search her own collection and let me know if I could borrow a…"