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Discount Codes for October 2020
*** New for October *** Threadmill Fabrics - 20% discount in store in October - Code: THR-BB-1020 www.threadmill.co.uk Thread Mill, 4 Church Street, Swinton, Mexbrough, South Yorkshire, S64 8QA ...
Book your October 1:1 Zoom lesson
Book your October 1:1 Zoom Lesson. Click here to book: http://bit.ly/ZoomSilkOct2020 Let me know what you want to cover during your lesson. It can be a specific technique or step on a pattern, or something more general. Alison xx PS. Please only book...
It smells like Autumn outside & I’m not ready yet! – Wardrobe Audit & Sewing Plans
Yesterday was the first day I’ve worn a coat since March! I was not happy about the situation! And then when I stepped outside in the evening to drive home it smelt like autumn. I’m not ready for autumn yet! I must admit that my favourite season is summer without a...
September 2020 Sew Along – Part 5 – Paper Theory – Zadie Jumpsuit – Waist ties, binding & hems
Finishing the jumsuit. Sewing waist ties, binding and hems. Don't forget to share your finished Zadie Jumpsuit in the Facebook Group. Click below to find the other videos in this Sew Along Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Alison...
October 2020 Sew Along – Part 1 – Closet Core Patterns – Carolyn Pajama – gathering supplies
The sizing chart, finished garment measurements and exact yardage requirements is attached below.SUGGESTED FABRICLight to medium-weight wovens such as cotton flannel, linen, quilting cottons, shirting, lawn, double gauze, rayon challis, silk crepe or...
Making your own clothes is better than shopping – No Contest!
Sometimes people say to me, “Why bother making clothes when you can buy them so cheaply?” Now I guess the people who think that are never going to be the sort of people who would “get it” but there are so many reasons that sewing my own clothes beats shop bought...
You Decide! – October Video Tutorial Poll
What would you like to learn by video tutorial on for next month? Alison xx
Sewing Rolled Hems – Printable Step by Step Instructions
Download the Printable Step by Step Instructions. 2 Methods for sewing a Rolled Hem Method 1 - Narrow rolled hem 5mm or ¼” Method 2 - Baby rolled hem 2mm or 1/8” Linen & Silk Members click here to watch the Sewing Rolled Hems video tutorial. Alison...
September 2020 Sew Along – Part 4 – Paper Theory – Zadie Jumpsuit – Sewing the trousers and joining them to the bodice
Instructions from 4a - 5b Sewing the trousers together and attaching the bodice to the trousers. Trouser pleats Pockets Inside and outside leg seams Crotch seam Joining bodice to trousers How to adjust the pleats if you chose a different size top and bottom.Click...
Slow Sewing – Continuing a Sewing Project Started in May
It was always my intention that this would be a slow sewing project, something just for me that I could take my time over and would love and treasure for years to come. I started cutting this out back in May during lockdown. The project is the Lichen Duster from Sew...
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