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October 2020 Sew Along – Part 5 – Closet Core Patterns – Carolyn Pajama – Shirt pocket, collar & facing prep
Shirt pocket - with pattern matching, inserting the collar and prepping the facing...See Part 3 for Piping tutorial.Rolled Hem Tutorial Video The Button Coverer - for covered buttonsClick below to find the other videos in this Sew Along Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 ...
5 Mistakes to Avoid when you’re Starting Sewing
Today I bring a cautionary tale for beginner dressmakers. Mistakes that are commonly made but easily avoided. Picking the wrong size The sizing on sewing patterns for clothes is not the same as ready to wear shop sizing either in the UK or the US. There is also a lot...
My Favourite Dressmaking Tools – Recommendations for Scissors, Pins & measuring
My choice for the best dressmaking pins, measuring tools, and scissors. What I use and why and tips to get the most from your tools. Alison xx
October 2020 Sew Along – Part 4 – Closet Core Patterns – Carolyn Pajama – Trouser Waistband and Cuffs
Finishing the Trousers - Waistband & Cuffs.See Part 3 for Piping tutorial.The Button Coverer - for covered buttonsClick below to find the other videos in this Sew Along Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 5 Part 6 – Coming soonAlison xx
October Q&A – Tuesday 20th October 6.00pm (UK time)
Comment below to ask questions in advance or join the Q&A on Zoom and ask me live. Alison Greer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Learn to Sew Membership Club - October Q&A Time: Oct 20, 2020 18:00 London Join Zoom Meeting...
Help! I’m a Newbie Dressmaker – What do I need?
I’m frequently asked about what tools a beginner needs to start dressmaking. I’m not talking sewing machines here, let’s save that one for another day. I’m taking about all the other bits and bobs that a beginner will need. It doesn’t have to break the bank to get...
November Sew Along – You Decide!
This month we're looking at jersey layers. You decide from 2 cosy cardigan options or 2 long sleeve tee options - all patterns have a few options included too. Be sure to click on the links to see sizing and options. Helen's Closet - Blackwood Cardigan Patterns...
October 2020 Sew Along – Part 3 – Closet Core Patterns – Carolyn Pajama – Piping & starting the trousers
Tutorial on sewing piping and starting to sew up the trousers up to the waistband.Click here for How to Sew French Seams Video. Please ask any questions you might have below.Click below to find the other videos in this Sew Along Part 1 Part 2 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 –...
My 4 Most Useful Sewing Techniques Books
I’m a sucker for a good sewing book and many of the best can be found at charity shops or second hand book shops. Rather than looking something up online, over the years books have been my go to for sewing information. The world wide web is fantastic, a whole world of...
October 2020 Sew Along – Part 2 – Closet Core Patterns – Carolyn Pajama – Cutting the fabric
The first day in October brings you the next installment of the October Sew Along - cutting out the pattern and fabric and transferring the pattern markings.I'm making size 20 and it required all 3.9m of 58" wide fabric, so it is a fabric hungry project, but it's...
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