Melly sews

Use the "burrito method" to sew a lined bodice - with neckline and armholes fully finished! This is also known as the "hotdog method" to sew a bodice

How to hem curves on knits - this trick will help you get smooth hems on stretch fabrics using your regular sewing machine

Change necklines on dress, t-shirt, top and blouse sewing patterns. This neck alteration tutorial will help you create any neckline you want.

How to choose your size to sew - and what to do when you need to blend sizes or grade between sizes to create a custom fit

Perfect Fit Shorts - Melly Sews

Discover the best places to buy fabric online here. I'm sharing my favorite online fabric stores so you can shop them too.

Learn how to sew buttonholes 3 ways - with a one step stitch on a sewing machine, freehand on a sewing machine, or sewing by hand.

How to use a sloper based on your measurements to fit a sewing pattern to yourself.

Change a simple elastic waistband to a wide band of fabric or yoga waistband with this DIY clothing alteration tutorial.

How to troubleshooting sewing machine tension if you're getting defective stitches or broken threads - learn what to look for to fix it