Guides and tutorials

  • How to add side seam pockets
    How to add side seam pockets

    By Christine Miller

    This guide illustrates how to easily add a side seam and a side seam pockets to your Favorite Pants pattern. The original pattern is without side seam pockets. Download a...
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  • How to finish a neckline with bias tape
    How to finish a neckline with bias tape

    By Christine Miller

    The Simple Shirt is a collarless shirt. The neckline has a clean finish using bias tape. The tape must be cut on a bias grainline to give the elasticity you...
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  • How to assemble a PDF pattern
    How to assemble a PDF pattern

    By Sara Schelde

    Our patterns are set up as A4 format and needs assembly in order to function as a full scale pattern. We recommend to using a glue stick to put the pages...
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  • How to print a PDF pattern
    How to print a PDF pattern

    By Sara Schelde

    One of the advantages of using a PDF pattern is that you have the option to print only one size. That gives you a simple print with less lines to...
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  • How to work with PDF patterns
    How to work with PDF patterns

    By Christine Miller

    At Sōm we are offering PDF patterns. You will receive the pattern in your inbox shortly after purchasing and can begin right away. Download your pattern and store the pattern...
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