Hey Everyone,Over the past two months, I’ve taken a deep, immersive dive into bodice drafting and fitting. I’ve been reviewing multiple drafting methods, creating new bodice and torso slopers, and teaching a mix of in‑person and Zoom bodice fitting classes. All of that hands‑on work has sparked a handful of real epiphanies—time‑saving strategies, smarter ways …
The J Stern Designs YouTube Insider Club
Master Your Fit & Elevate Your Sewing.Join the YouTube Insiders Club for expert fitting tutorials, live monthly meetups, and lifetime access to a beautifully organized learning catalog—so you can sew with confidence every time. I created the J Stern Designs YouTube Insider Club to make it easier for you to find the exact tutorial you …
What’s Up This Week at J Stern Designs: Stitches’ Events Were Not Just For Fiber Artists… They Were For Sewers Too
Hi Everyone, This week I have a pretty heavy topic to share with you. On Monday, Stitches Events announced that they were going out of business and filing for bankruptcy. Their official statement was; “The company is officially in the process of being dissolved,” the statement says. “Per our bankruptcy lawyer’s instructions, all our accounts …
What’s Up This Week at J Stern Designs: Meet My Little Friend… the 3-Thread Super Stretch Stitch
Hi Everyone, I was super busy this past weekend teaching “Round Out Your Wardrobe with a Skort” for Stitches Events… And preparing for my upcoming zoom class with Pattern Review tomorrow. I had a lot of fun doing both things. I ended up with a new skort to add to my collection & I freshened …
What’s Up This Week at J Stern Designs: I’m Rebranding My Patterns… But I want to share my new hobby too!
Hi Everyone, You know when you try something new… and you love it? I finally got around to learning how to crochet. I’ve had it in my head that I want to learn how to do granny squares so I can combine them with knit fabric to make garments. So, I watched a few granny …
What’s Up This Week at J Stern Designs: I authored an article in Threads Magazine!
Hi Everyone! I had some time this week to sit down and read the article I authored in the Summer Issue of Threads Magazine. The topic?? One of my favorites… pants fitting! In this article, titled Key Measurements for Making Pants, I took a look at the range of pants styles and the different kind of …
Last Week at J Stern Designs – August 21, 2019
You may have noticed that I don’t write much… This is mostly because I was struggling to come up with another unique topic or project that I could squeeze into my busy schedule. No time for that… So, I’ve decided to take you behind the scenes… Last Week at J Stern Designs is a recap …
Website Spring Cleaning!
Hi Everyone. I was poking around my website and I realized that it’s a little dusty… After the unfortunate crash (of my site last January), I lost almost all of by blog content and other things. It was a huge project to start from scratch and put everything I had left back together. I …
Stitching Zen with Gail & Jen
Happy New Year Everyone! I’m kicking off 2019 with a new exciting sewing adventure… Stitching Zen with Gail & Jen. My friend Gail and I have teamed up to offer a unique sewing experience. We have planned a year of exclusive patterns, fitting techniques and embellishments. My favorite part is creating new looks… So, after …
Cut Apart Your Old Bathrobe to Make a Pattern for a New One.
Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is shifting into Fall… I’ve gotten into the routine of going to visit my Mom and Dad every Tuesday (when I’m not traveling). I have to admit, it’s my favorite day of the week most weeks. My Mom likes to hang out with pjs and a robe when she’s home …