Tag: Sewing advice
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5 Things to Consider When Choosing Fabric
It took me a while to realise that not all fabric is equal, and through a lot of trial and error (and I mean A LOT of error), I discovered just how important it is to choose the right material for your sewing project. Here’s a few important considerations I’d like to share with you…
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What is interfacing? (and why do I need it in my sewing?)
Interfacing, interlining and linings all sound very similar, and it can therefore get a bit confusing when you first discover them, especially as these terms are sometimes used interchangeably. But they do all serve a slightly different purpose, and your sewing will improve dramatically if you begin to understand and apply them to best effect.…
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How to reduce bulk when sewing corners
One of the many tips I learnt from the wonderful Michelle Pye of The English Couture Company was how to trim my corners properly. Read on if you too would like to know the best way to do this so that you reduce bulk in your sewing; this post was written when I was making…
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How to shorten a flared skirt: gathering method
Like many things I write about on my blog, trying to tackle a curved hem when I first started dressmaking left me feeling frustrated and defeated. The hem would always pucker, and I’d never be able to avoid tucks and kinks no matter how hard I tried to keep it neat. But I have since…
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8 Reasons You Should Transfer Your Sewing Patterns
Exciting as it is to buy a new dressmaking pattern, and keen as we always are to just get sewing, it always pays to take some time to transfer your pattern onto a separate piece of paper first. Yes, it delays the point at which you can start sewing (never an appealing thought), but you…