Inspiration and Tutorials — Garment Making

At Wyldwood Creative, we live and breathe fabric! But we also know that not everyone does. And when you’re getting going with garment making, it can help to know what fabrics to use with which types of garments, and what to look for in a pattern. The first key difference you’ll need to consider is what fabric structure you’re working with: knit or woven. We’re gonna knock out the knits really quick before diving more into beginner-friendly and versatile wovens. Knits Knit fabric is often stretchy by nature and usually has elastane added for extra stretch and recovery (this is...

Hot days call for cool makes, and if your closet is feeling a little uninspired lately - this is your sign to sew yourself something new. We’ve been stocking the shop with fresh fabrics and tried-and-true patterns that are just so good for warm-weather stitching. Think breathable, bright, and easy to wear. If you’re dreaming of floaty dresses, linen shorts, or a comfy top you’ll live in all summer, we’ve got you covered. Let’s talk fabric first. We just added a new batch of ReStash fabrics, and there are some absolute gems in there - vintage florals, soft cottons, ikats, and...

Hey friends! If you've been looking for a fun, easy-to-follow tutorial to make a cozy, loose-fitting jacket, you're in the right place. This chore coat jacket tutorial is perfect for layering and uses the Ruby Star Society pre-hemmed toweling - which, yes, is as amazing as it sounds! Shop Ruby Star Society toweling fabric . The original inspiration came from Alexia Marcelle Abegg and Devon, who created a tutorial on how to transform toweling fabric into a chic, functional jacket. We loved the idea so much that we followed her steps and created a video series to guide you through...

Guidance on how to fit garments to your body and where to find further resources.