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Sewing with a 10 year old – Made by Jack’s Mum Emi T-shirt
Whenever when my 10 year old step-son Jack shows an interest in sewing I will encourage it and we will make something together. This time it was a long sleeved version of the Made by Jack's Mum Emi T-shirt, we started this during the Christmas holidays and only got...
How to Sew a Simple Seam – Hints & Tips
https://youtu.be/maT5Hkj5G_s If you've ever said: "I can't even sew a straight line!" then this is just for you! Learn the techniques to help keep you sewing straight and following the correct seam allowance. Alison xx
A Day in my Lockdown Life
Many of you might be wondering what a Dressmaking Tutor does when all face to face contact with students has to be paused due to a worldwide pandemic. You might assume that I’ve got heaps of time to sew and that I’m creating a wonderful wardrobe of amazing new...
Top Tip – Scrap/thread bins
If you're a messy sewer, this will revolutionise your sewing area! Keep a scrap or thread bin on your table, next to your sewing machine. I use Ikea plant pots and they are the perfect size, but you can use anything of a similar size and just get into the habit of...
10 Top Tips to Get More from your Sewing Machine
Use these top tips to improve your sewing, get a better quality of stitch and get more from your sewing machine whatever the make and model.
I’d Love you to Tell me the Reason why you Sew?
I recently asked this question in my Facebook group Learning to Sew - I'd love you to tell me the reason why you sew? I was fascinated by the range of answers and I’m sure you will be too. Here’s what they said: I haven't started yet, but I want an outlet for my...
August Video Tutorial Poll
What would you like to see an in depth video tutorial on next month?
August 2020 Sew Along – Part 1 – Made my Wardrobe – Josie Bra & Pants – Fabric & Trim requirements
You will need: Jersey (1.5m wide) - max 0.75m - medium weight stretchy jersey Lace (optional) (17cm+ wide) - max 3m - stretch lace Elastic (1-1.5cm wide) - 9m (sizes 18-24) - 7.5m (sizes 12-16)...
August Q&A – Wednesday 12th August 6.30pm (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 - August Q&ATime: Aug 12, 2020 18:30 LondonJoin Zoom...
August Sew Along will be….
August Sew Along will be the Made My Wardrobe Josie Bra & Pants.You can order the paper patterns from me for £16.50 including p&p - details to follow...Alison xx
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