Jersey joggers with slanted side pockets, a wide quilted waistband on elastic and a drawstring, and knit cuffs at the ankle...

A straight-cut jersey T-shirt with short set-in sleeves and a neckline finished with a folded band. Four pattern pieces, and a good first project in knits...

A straight-cut insulated jacket that is finished on both sides: patch pockets on one face, welt pockets with set-in ends on the other, closed with a two-way zipper and...

An easy everyday jersey T-shirt with a folded neckband and gathered flutter sleeves, finished with a twin-needle hem...

The dress you can actually use — that holds a phone, a key, a card — is a different category of dress from the one that requires a bag...

There is a particular anxiety that comes with summer outdoor event dressing that does not quite apply to indoor occasions...

The holiday packing problem is one of the most reliably solved by sewing. In a shop, you build a travel wardrobe by buying individual pieces and hoping they work...

A summer wedding invitation is one of the best reasons to sew. The occasion is significant enough to justify spending time on something beautiful and specific...

Dressing for church in summer presents a specific challenge that most warm-weather fashion advice does not fully address...

A high-low party dress with a fully lined satin bodice, fluttering cap sleeves, and a tiered, pleated tulle overskirt finished with a centered back zipper...