Tag: Beginner sewing
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Tutorial: make a gingerbread man Christmas decoration
I absolutely adore the beautiful iced gingerbread biscuits you see people posting on Instagram this time of year, and dream that one day my kitchen will be a haven of such gorgeous edible treats. Alas, my baking skills are not quite up to it yet, but as I’m far happier with needle and thread than…
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How To Improve Your Top Stitching
Top stitching is a type of stitch that can be both decorative and functional. There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure your top stitching looks great, giving your sewing projects that professional finish. Use a sewing machine needle suitable for top stitching Depending on the project you are top-stitching, it’s…
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Dressmaking Books I Couldn’t Live Without
I was never taught how to make clothes, but it was one of those things I so very much wanted to be able to do. So a few years back I began my dressmaking journey (one I’m still on today) and in the process have unearthed all sorts of fabulous resources that I know would…