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di0765
Feb 22, 20249 min read
Tailoring a Woman's Waistcoat
Mindful of not wanting to over make I wanted a slow sewing project for the post Xmas period. After rooting through my fabrics I...
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di0765
Feb 18, 202411 min read
Making the Savile Row Coat
I consider myself lucky to have been educated during the 1960/70s. I went to a school that valued vocational subjects whilst at the same...
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di0765
Feb 17, 20244 min read
Writing for Threads Mag - Couture sewing - Concealing the top of an invisible zip
A while ago I made a 60s inspired mother of the groom silk dupion dress. The design was very simple, but it threw up a few challenges....
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di0765
Feb 7, 20241 min read
French seam hacks on YouTube
Have you ever wanted to sew a French seam on the side seam of a top that has a vent and wondered how to avoid leaving raw edges or sew a...
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di0765
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Cruise Your Way to a Perfect Fly Zip
There it is, smack bang in the middle of your skirt or trousers and it's top stitched to draw attention to it! There's loads of tutorials...
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di0765
Jan 10, 20239 min read
Sweater Sizing Conundrum - Vicky Sweater from Seamwork
I've heard a lot about Seamwork, but this is my first foray into their brand. Really liked the Vicky Sweater as soon as I saw it and knew...
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di0765
Dec 3, 20222 min read
Janome Buttonhole StabiliserPlate
I see so many people avoiding buttonholes when making clothes! The practise one goes well, yet it's a disaster on the garment! I'm sure...
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di0765
Nov 20, 20221 min read
Free PDF for a Cosy Thumb Hole Cuff
https://www.sew-it.uk/thumbhole-cuff With winter fast approaching I've been making a super cosy hoodie....more about that another time as...
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di0765
Aug 24, 20221 min read
Comfortable Waists Without Bulky Gathers
My waistline can fluctuate so I've been experimenting using elastic to add comfort without adding bulky casings. I really don't like...
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di0765
Jul 26, 20221 min read
New Tutorials.......
I've been adding new tutorials...................I just have to remember what they are! Today it's all been about how to make a multi...
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di0765
Jul 1, 20221 min read
Classic French Jacket
Ever wanted to make a classic French jacket inspired by Chanel using traditional techniques? It was one of my ambitions when I finished...
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di0765
Jun 9, 20221 min read
Unpicking Overlocking!
Attacking overlocking with your seam ripper can be one of the most frustratng tasks when sewing....until that lightbulb moment when you...
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dikendall40
Feb 21, 20221 min read
Lovely In-Seam Pockets
There are many ways to sew or add in-seam pockets. I've just added a turtorial for my favourite method. I find it stops gaping and...
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dikendall40
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Sew Your Own Activewear - techniques that work for almost any stretchy fabrics
You can make almost anything without an overlocker, I make all my activewear, including swimwear, with an overlocker, zig zag and...
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dikendall40
Jan 27, 20223 min read
Not All Zip Feet Are Equal
Should you be able to see a zip? In my opinion ithey should be hidden unless its a feature that adds to the design. What style of zip...
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