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Hero Dressmaking Patterns of Lockdown 3!
Back in April 2020 I wrote about my 6 hero dressmaking patterns of the lockdown so far! Now we’re back in lockdown for the third time and my clothing choices haven’t changed that much! Read the original post here. I’m still wearing all the clothes I was wearing back...
Cutting Fabric with Scissors – Top Tips
Are you new to cutting fabric? Cutting fabric with scissors an important skill to learn when you are making clothes. Take your time with it and practice you will soon be wielding your scissors with confidence and cutting out with ease. Preparing Fabric Lay your fabric...
Sew Along? What’s it all about?
One of our main focus each month in the Membership Club is a Sew Along Video Series available to Linen and Silk level members. These Sew Alongs are then saved in a library for members to refer back to, revisit or make when the time is right for you. You might have...
My 1st time! Inserting Pyrm Colour Snaps with Prym Vario Pliers – dressmaker of 25+ years
I'm a dressmaker of 25+ years experience and I'd never used these Prym Colour Snaps before. They're ideal for sewing kids clothes and so easy to apply with the Prym Vario Pliers. Prym Vario Pliers: https://amzn.to/2HvaQ0Q See how to get...
Sew Along February 2021 Pattydoo Lynn or Tony Hoodie Part 1 – Gathering Supplies
Gather your supplies ready to start making your Hoodie in February. Fabric Suggestions: This pattern is designed for thicker, stretchy sweat or fleece fabrics. The wrist and waistband can be sewn out of rib knit fabric, or if the main fabric is not too thick out of...
Sewing Classes After Lockdown
Sewing Classes After Lockdown? – No, I don’t have a secret hotline to Boris to know when I can start teaching face to face sewing lessons again! But I do have some good news! You can bag yourself a priority place on future Sewing School courses. And beat the price...
Finishing the Ends of Overlocking (Serging) – It’s Quick Easy & Neat – But you rarely need to do it!
Find out my easy way to finish the ends of your overlocker seams. It is so quick easy and neat. Please ask any questions in the comments below. Alison xx
February 2021 Sew Along Poll – You Decide
Please check out the links for more info on the patterns before you choose an option. Tilly & the Buttons - Billie Sweatshirt & Dress Pattydoo - Lynn Hoodie (ladies) or Tony Hoodie (mens) I have made the Tony Hoodie for Gary. Halla Patterns Agnes...
January 2021 Video Tutorial Poll
What do you want to learn about this month? Take your pick. Alison xx
January Q&A – Wednesday 20th January 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 - January Q&ATime: Jan 20, 2021 18:00 LondonJoin Zoom...
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