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Marking your Fabric with Tailors Tacks – Transferring markings from pattern to fabric in dressmaking
Create tailors tacks (thread loops) to transfer markings from the paper pattern to your fabric. Alison xx
Sew Along November 2020 – Pipe Dream Patterns – The Tara Basic – Part 4 – inserting sleeves, sewing side seams & hemming
Part 4 covers attaching the sleeves, sewing the side seams and hemming. Also covering sewing with a twin needle. ***Please note*** There is a error in the pattern instructions. When sewing the side seams, sew with right sides together. Not wrong sides together as...
Join the New Learn to Sew Membership Club Facebook Group
Exclusive community for subscribed members of the Learn to Sew Membership Club from Bagladybird - Learn to Sew. Share your makes, connect with other members and ask for advice. Click here to request to join:...
Should I Prewash my Fabric? – 3 reasons why I think you should prewash before cutting and sewing
It's one of my most FAQ: Should I prewash my fabric? Here are the 3 risk factors to look out for and my 3 reasons why you should prewash your fabric before cutting out and sewing when making clothes. 1. Risk of Shrinkage 2....
December Sew Along – You Decide!
This month the options are a little bit different than usual as I know people often don't get much time for sewing in December. Just remember though as long as you are a Linen or Silk Member, you can still access past tutorials. Please check out the links for more...
Crucial Dos & Don’ts of Sewing Jersey Fabric
Jersey fabric is something that students often have a fear of working with. Usually this a fear of the unknown. Or perhaps they have tried before and it didn’t work out. But I’m here today to say, “Get over that fear! Follow these simple dos & don’ts and you’ll...
Would you you like a Members Only Facebook Group?
Would you like a Members Only Facebook Group, where members can post their makes, ask for advice and chat with other members?
You Decide! – November Video Tutorial Poll
What would you like to learn by video tutorial in November? Alison xx
Sewing Beautiful Curved Seams – tips to get better curves with your sewing machine
Do you want to sew smoother curves? This video will show you how to get those lovely curves with your sewing machine.. To get the best curved seams you need to sew the seam accurately, trim and clip the seams and press well. Without any of...
Do I Really Need an Overlocker? Or Can I be a Dressmaker Without?
Do you really need an overlocker? Do you need help to decide to buy one?
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