Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz

Clothing Designer

Daniela Gutierrez-Diaz is a professional pattern maker and clothing designer at DGpatterns in Vancouver, Canada. With over 5 years of experience, Daniela creates modern and unique silhouettes that are suitable for a busy everyday life. Her blog, On the Cutting Floor, contains sewing tips and PDF sewing patterns for a variety of projects and designs.

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Co-authored Articles (14)

How to

Cut Oversized T Shirts

If you have an oversized shirt that you wish looked different, don't throw it away! There are lots of ways to convert a baggy, oversized T shirt into something trendy and new. With a little bit of cutting and DIY, you ca...

How to

Adjust the Tension on a Sewing Machine

Having proper tension on your sewing machine is crucial because it ensures your stitching will be consistent and look the same on both sides. But, as important as correct tension is, even well versed sewers avoid the te...

How to

Sew Sleeves

Sewing sleeves onto a body piece may seem like a difficult process, but it is much easier than you might think. There are 2 basic methods for attaching sleeves: sewing sleeves flat and sewing set-in sleeves. If your garm...

How to

Cut a Shirt Into a Crop Top

Crop tops are cute tops that can be worn in warmer weather, with or without another layer on top. They are very easy to make yourself using old or unwanted shirts you already have or using newly purchased shirts from a c...

How to

Sew a Tiered Skirt

Tiered skirts may seem like complex sewing projects, but they are easier to make than you might think. You can even make a tiered skirt without a pattern. Tiered skirts look great on kids because of the bright colors and...

How to

Start a Sewing Machine

Sewing machines do vary a bit from model to model, so if you happen to have your manual handy, you may want to check that out -- it will likely have more specific instructions tailored to your particular machine. If you ...

How to

Cut a Shirt

Learning how to cut a shirt will give you a trendy way to modernize a bland t-shirt collection. Many stores sell shirts that are pre-cut, and many of them are expensive. This article will teach you ways to cut a shirt to...

Your Guide to Shrinking a Shirt to the Perfect Size

Shrinking a loose shirt is easy with our comprehensive guideIt can be frustrating when you have a shirt that you really like, but you can’t wear it because it is too big on you. However, there are some ways that you ca...

How to Make 4 Different Types of Baby Wrap Carriers

Make and wear a homemade wrap for your newborn or babyWearing your baby in a sling can help free up your hands, allowing you to keep your baby close while still getting a few things done. There are plenty of commercial b...

How to

Alter a Shirt

Shirts that are too large can be unflattering, but there’s no reason to get rid of a shirt just because it is a little baggy. If you have a button-down shirt or t-shirt that is too big for you, then you can alter your ...

How to

Shrink Preshrunk Shirts

If you've ever had a shirt that was just a little too big for you, you know how helpful shrinking it can be! Most cotton or cotton-blend shirts sold nowadays are pre-shrunk, but don't worry, you can still shrink most nat...

How to

Thread a Necchi Sewing Machine

Necchi was an Italian company that began in 1919 shortly after the end of World War I. Their 20th Century sewing machines are still popular among sewing enthusiasts, but by the 1980s production of domestic Necchi sewing...

How to

Turn an Oversized T Shirt Into a Hot Mini Dress

If you have an oversized shirt that you wish were smaller, don't throw it away! One way to salvage the t-shirt into a fun, flattering item of clothing is to turn it into a flirty mini-dress. The most popular way to do t...

How to

Make Potholders

Potholders protect your hands while you handle hot pans and dishes during cooking or baking. There are lots of designs for potholders, but the most popular ones are the quilted kind and the woven kind. Both are easy to m...