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Student Stories – Steph R
Student Stories 2020 - A series of interviews with Sewing School Students in their own words (5 of 5) - Steph makes a prom dress. Do you remember the first garment you made? Yes - I was 7 and wanted to make a dress. I used some old yellow brocaded curtain material and...
Sew Along December 2020 Tailors Ham & Seam Roll Part 2 – Making the patterns
Part 2 shows you how to create your Tailors Ham & Seam Roll Patterns and how to cut your fabric and pin ready to sew.Tailors Ham measurements approx (including seam allowance): Length: 28cm Width (large circle): 20cm Width (small circle): 15cmSeam Roll...
Student Stories – Sadie B
Student Stories 2020 - A series of interviews with Sewing School Students and their garment sewing in their own words (4 of 5) Do you remember the first garment you made? The first garment I ever made was a pair of PJ bottoms. They were the Margot PJs by Tilly &...
Student Stories – Liz G
Student Stories 2020 - A series of interviews with Sewing School Students in their own words. (3 of 5) Do you remember the first garment you made? I have vague memories of making a top at school which was a disaster. I come from a non-sewing household so never really...
Student Stories – Helen W
Student Stories 2020 - A series of interviews with Sewing School Students in their own words. (2 of 5) Do you remember the first garment you made? I can't remember the exact one, but my friend Helen and I used to make clothes as teenagers in the 80s on her Nannas...
How to Press Bust Darts – Getting a professional finish to your darts
Get a more professional finish to your darts. The pressing is as important as the sewing. Buy Prym Tailors Ham Alison xx
Student Stories – Amanda B
Student Stories 2020 - A series of interviews with Sewing School Students in their own words (1 of 5) Do you remember the first garment you made? The first proper thing I can remember doing was a skater style skirt. With a waist band and a gathered rectangle for...
Sew Along December 2020 – Tailors Ham & Seam Roll – Part 1 – Gathering Supplies
Gather Your SuppliesYou will need: Densely woven cotton fabric such as calico 0.5m Printed cotton outer fabric (optional) fat quarter Wool fabric (optional) Fat quarter Stuffing material - either wood shavings (pet bedding type) or cotton fabric scrapsThe key to...
December Video Tutorial Poll
It's up to you... Alison xx
December Q&A – Wednesday 16th December 6pm (UK time)
Comment below to ask questions in advance or join the Q&A on Zoom and ask me live. Put the date in your diary! Topic: Learn to Sew Membership Club - December Q&A Time: Dec 16, 2020 18:00 London Join Zoom Meeting...
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