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Having been trusted for generations, Simplicity sewing patterns are still extremely popular and come in a variety of beautiful designs. If you love using these patterns for your favorite projects, but could use a few tips, this is the perfect article for you to read. Here are some of the top tips for using Simplicity sewing patterns.

Measurement Tips:

If you are creating an outfit for yourself or a family member, you will want the measurements to be right so the clothes can be a perfect fit. There are a few things you can do to make this easier. As for measuring your height, you may want to get someone to help you with this. Make sure to take your shoes off. Although shoes may only add an inch or so, for the measurement to be exact, you need your actual height without shoes.

Stand with your back flat against a wall while you have someone hold the measuring tape. Get your exact height starting from the bottom of your foot going all the way to the top of your head. Also, when your measuring hips and bust for Simplicity sewing patterns, you want to measure at the fullest point. This will ensure that the garment fits well and isn't too tight.

A Few Other Handy Tips:

After sewing for years, you starting picking up a few tricks and tips here and there that really make a difference. Here are just a few of those tips that may really help you with your Simplicity sewing patterns.

- When you're sewing on a button, you can use a piece of clear scotch tape to hold it in place on the garment. That way you can sew through the tape and still see what you are doing. Then when you are done you can just take the tape off and throw it away!

- When you're working on Simplicity sewing patterns for large projects, such as drapes or dresses with lots of material, you can use golf weights to hold the bottom of the project down while you're working with the top portion. That way everything wont go sliding all over the place.