Korri Burton-Universe

Professional Tailor

Korri Burton-Universe is a Professional Tailor and the Owner of Uncommon Closet, a custom clothing and tailor resource for the LGBTQIA+ community and those with body types often overlooked by major clothing chains and shops. Korri specializes in custom clothing, tailoring services, and wedding clothes for people of all identities, genders, races, and sizes. Uncommon Closet creates a safe space for people to find or make outfits that make them feel safe and powerful.

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How to

Make Your Own Sewing Patterns

Creating your own sewing pattern is a great way to save money and time spent in the dressing room. You can draft your own custom bodice piece using your specific measurements. This will allow you to sew tops or dresses a...

How to

Replace a Zipper Pull

A zipper pull is the tab that is attached to a zipper slider. You hold onto it in order to move the slider up and down the zipper coil or zipper teeth. Sometimes, these zipper pull tabs break off. Other times, they are p...

How to

Measure Your Shirt Size

Clothing comes in standard sizes, but these sizes vary from company to company. While you can always try the shirt on in a brick-and-mortar store, this is not possible when ordering online. Knowing how to measure your sh...

How to

Replace a Zipper

If you have a broken zipper and you have tried everything to fix it, then your best solution to the problem is to replace it. To replace a zipper, you will need to get a new zipper that about the same as your old one, re...

How to

Make Shorts

Making shorts may seem intimidating to a sewing novice, but you can actually put together a pair of comfortable elastic shorts with only a little work, time, and patience. Here's what you need to do.

How to

Cut a Kurti

Kurtis are a simple dress often worn by Indian women. Once you have taken your measurements and drafted your pattern, they are simple to cut. The pattern drafting process takes the longest, but the results are rewarding:...

How to Sew Your Own Jacket

Craft and tailor a bespoke, handmade jacketA jacket is an advanced sewing project and it requires a pattern. The pattern will help to ensure that you make the jacket in the size and style that you need. Sewing a jacket ...

How to

Make Your Own T Shirt

Making your own clothes gives you complete control over the look and fit of what you wear. If you have a favorite t-shirt that is starting to wear thin, you can use it as a pattern to make another shirt just like it. You...

How to

Make Clothing

There are many reasons why you may want to make clothing. If you are interested in fashion design, have some garments in mind that you'd like to make for yourself or simply need to make some alterations to clothing you a...

How to

Insert Elastic Into Pant Legs

Adding elastic to the hem of your pant legs is easier than it might seem. If you want to add an elastic band to the bottom of your pant legs, then the best option is to use a safety pin to work the elastic through. You c...

How to

Sew Webbing

Webbing is a strong fabric that is most often used to add a strap to a sewing project. It comes in many different types, fabrics (like nylon!), and colors, so it is quite versatile. Sewing webbing requires some special t...

How to

Sew a Shirt Collar

Adding a collar onto a shirt can be tricky, whether you are new to sewing or a sewing veteran. However, there are some easy ways to simplify the process. Start with a pattern and follow the instructions carefully. Then, ...

How to

Sew Thick Fabric by Hand

If you're hoping to sew thick fabric by hand, there are lots of things you can do to make it easier. Start by using strong sewing tools that will help you move through fabrics like denim, wool, canvas, or leather. There ...

How to

Keep Wool Clothing Safe From Moths

Two types of moths are known to plague wool, silk, cashmere, and other textile items: webbing clothes moths and casemaking clothes moths. They prefer to live in dark places, like your closet. They lay their eggs on anima...