Changing the Sewing Machine Needle

by alisonrgreer | Aug 28, 2020

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It’s easy to do when you know how. Just loosen the screw, remove the needle, replace with a brand new needle with the flat part towards the back. Ensure it goes as high as it can and then tighten the screw again. – No more blunt needles or skipped stitches.

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This is the @stylearc Sydney Designer Dress & Sydn

This is the @stylearc Sydney Designer Dress & Sydney Dress Extension Pack. This great modular mix & match pattern with heaps of options for you to make is our sew along pattern for October in the Love & Stitches Club.

I’ve made a size 22 with the original wider skirt from the Designer Dress with Bodice 3 and Sleeve B from the Extension Pack. The fabric is @fabricgodmother Petula Viscose Crepe.

Get instant access to this and over 40 other sew alongs from different independent pattern designers when you join the Love & Stitches Club. See link in bio for info.

#loveandstitchesclub #learntosew #learntosewonline #stylearcsydney #sasydneydressextensionpack #sasydneydesignerdress #stylearc #loveandstitchstudio #linkinbio #plussizesewing #curvysewing #bodypositivesewing #fabricgodmotherpetula #fabricgodmother #sewingskillbuilder

I made this & I actually make about 99% of my clot

I made this & I actually make about 99% of my clothes and you could too.

This is the @FabricGodmother Fleur Top made from a vintage embroidered tablecloth that I found in a secondhand shop. The instructions are excellent and it’s really well drafted. I made a Size 20 with a D cup. (There is a B cup option too).

I took care cutting the fabric to make maximum use of all the beautiful embroidery and to keep it symetrical. I also used the finished edge of the tablecloth as my hem of the peplum, rather than cutting the lovely shaping away & hemming. I also sewed the seams on the outside of the peplum to show off more of the gorgeous embroidery.

#loveandstitchesclub #learntosew #learntosewonline #loveandstitchstudio #linkinbio #plussizesewing #curvysewing #bodypositivesewing #fabricgodmother #sewingskillbuilder #fgfleur #fgfleurtop #fleurblouse #vintagetablecloth #tableclothupcycle #vintagetextiles #secondhandfind #thriftingupcycle #gannidupe #ganniinspired #tiefrontblouse #sewingisfun #sewsustainably #sewsustainable #slowfashion

Highly recommend the Naomi exhibition at the @vamu

Highly recommend the Naomi exhibition at the @vamuseum in London.

I’ve just shared a few of my highlights so as not to spoil it if you go yourself.

The clothes are beautiful, all that was missing for me was the life and vibrancy that a supermodel brings to those clothes.

#naomicampbell @naomi #naomi #fashionexhibition #supermodelstyle

Started filming the October sew along today. Very

Started filming the October sew along today. Very happy that I managed to fit this @stylearc pattern onto this gorgeous @fabricgodmother fabric I had in my stash!

#waiwot #stylearcsydney #sydneydress #loveandstitchesclub

This might just be my favourite make of the year a

This might just be my favourite make of the year and it’s been a long time coming!

I found the embroidered tablecloth in a vintage/antique shop last October and I knew what I wanted it to become.

I thought I was going to have to hack a pattern until @fabricgodmother released their Fleur dress & top pattern.

Got the pattern printed twice so I could really work on my pattern placement and get the features of the gorgeous embroidery in the right places and as symmetrical as possible.

I believe the tablecloth was hand embroidered which means that it isn’t perfectly symmetrical but that just adds to the finished look.

Watch this space for more updates!

#fleurtop #thriftfinds #charityshopping #tableclothupcycle #vintagetextiles #embroidered #learntosewonline #fgfleur

The September Sew Along in the Love & Stitches Clu

The September Sew Along in the Love & Stitches Club 💕 is the @sussex_seamstress Rodmell Pinafore & it goes live tomorrow.

The Rodmell is an asymmetric scoop-necked pinafore in a wrap-around style, secured with a side tie. With a choice of up to 3 large pockets for practicality and top stitching for detail, you can make this as casual or smart as you wish.

For cooler months pair it with a roll neck for an easy to wear everyday addition to your wardrobe.

Here are just some of the skills you will cover in this sew along:

💕 cutting symmetrical & asymmetrical pattern pieces
💕 topstitching
💕 facings
💕 handling bulky seams
💕 bias binding finish

Click on the link in bio to find out how you can take part.

#rodmellpinafore #loveandstitchesclub #learntosew #learntosewonline

All the fun patches I’ve got to brighten up my d

All the fun patches I’ve got to brighten up my dull fabric and make it more me!

What’s your favourite?

#loveandstitchesclub #sewingisfun #customiseyourclothes

Fabulous day out at @chatsworthofficial today for

Fabulous day out at @chatsworthofficial today for the Erdem: Imaginary Conversations exhibition.

A feast for the eyes & lots to inspire!!

Thanks to @blondy1105 for the company.

#sewinginspiration #fashionexhibition #sewinginspo #sewjo #erdem

🌟 Meet Alison 🌟 Hey lovely people, whether

🌟 Meet Alison 🌟

Hey lovely people, whether you’re new here or have been part of this community for a while, I thought it’s time to (re)introduce myself! I’m Alison, the heart and hands behind Love & Stitches Studio based in Bawtry, South Yorkshire. 💕

Here’s a bit about me:
✨ I’m a passionate dressmaker, with 30 years of experience in creating clothes that make me feel fabulous.
✨ I run the Love & Stitches Club, an online space where you can find sew-along videos, step-by-step tutorials, a community of supportive sewiist as well as exclusive member only discounts.
✨ My signature course, Sewing School, is all about building your skills, and creativity, in small friendly classes, helping you bring your dream projects to life at your own pace.

I absolutely love teaching and guiding my lovely students and members through their creative journeys. My goal? To empower you to create something amazing that makes you feel fabulous with your own hands. 🧵✂️

If you’re looking to dive into the world of making your own wardrobe, or just want to hang out with a friendly, supportive community, you’re in the right place. Let’s create something beautiful together! 🌸

Drop a comment below and let me know what you’re working on, or just say hi! 👋

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The August sew along in the Love & Stitches Club 💕 is a 2 for 1 in the @namedclothing #kielowrapdress #kielojumpsuit so of course I had some fun editing some mash-up photos of them both! #sewingfun #loveandstitchesclub #sewinginreallife #fatsewing #kielodress

Lovely Lorna completed her @fridaypatterncompany #

Lovely Lorna completed her @fridaypatterncompany #donnyshirt following along with the July Sew Long in the Love & Stitches Club 💕 If you feel that pattern instructions just don’t make sense to you then following along with my step by step recorded videos (play, pause, rewind & replay) might just get you making the amazing clothes that you dream of making! Link in bio to join the club.
#loveandstitchesclub #learntosew #learntosewonline #visuallearning #fridaypatterncompany #sewalong #linkinbio

July sew along in the Love & Stitches Club is the

July sew along in the Love & Stitches Club is the @fridaypatterncompany Donny Shirt and we’re scrap busting! Less than 1m of the pink linen and a few scraps of the check.
#donnyshirt #scrapbustingsewalong #scrapbusting #learntosewonline #plussizesewing #fatsewing #loveandstitchesclub

I’m always forgetting to add a label at the appr

I’m always forgetting to add a label at the appropriate point! Some I’m super chuffed I remembered today before I used the burrito method on this @fridaypatterncompany #donnyshirt

Join the Love & Stitches Club 💕 to take part in

Join the Love & Stitches Club 💕 to take part in this sew along and make your very own version of this dress.

Join here: https://loveandstitchesstudio.com/learn-to-sew-online/

Alison xx

Bekki came to me after many years of not sewing. S

Bekki came to me after many years of not sewing. She wanted to make clothes for herself and her family.

Can you believe that this was her very first make, given as a birthday gift to her daughter Lucy! A beautiful @merchantandmills Omilie Top in this super cute @fabricgodmother Strawberry linen/viscose. Bekki added her own flare with the ricrac trim and the big green buttons.

Isn't it just gorgeous?

#mmomilie #mmomilietop #sewyourown #madewithlove #madeityourself #sewinglessons #southyorkshire #bawtry #doncaster #sewsouthyorkshire

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My one and only purchase at @thestitchfestival ye

My one and only purchase at @thestitchfestival yesterday!

A little tag for my fabric scissors.

#stitchfestival #fabricscissors #fabricscissorsareforfabriconly

The next sew along project is well underway, ready

The next sew along project is well underway, ready to go live to Love & Stitches Club 💕 members in April.
#sewingproject #sewalong #loveandstitchesclub #plussizesewing #sewingsouthyorkshire #sewingshirts #sewinglinen #irishlinen

Squeezed in a little bit of sewing just for me tod

Squeezed in a little bit of sewing just for me today!

I’ve been working on this @patternfantastique Phen Shirt for a while. Suddenly feeling the urgency as I want to wear it when I go to London next week!

#pfphen #sewinginreallife #sewingdeadline #selfishsewing #sewingisselfcare #fatsewing #plussizesewing

The March Sew Along in the Love & Stitches Club 💕 is the @itchtostitch Taroko Skirt. �

The Taroko Skirt sewing pattern is a versatile and stylish option for those looking to create their own wardrobe staples. This A-line skirt sits at the natural waist and features a contour waistband, providing a flattering silhouette and comfort. What sets the Taroko Skirt apart is the addition of patch front pockets integrated with the princess seams, adding both practicality and visual interest to the garment. Whether made in a bold print or a classic solid, the Taroko Skirt is sure to become a go-to piece in any wardrobe.

Here are just some of the skills you will cover in this sew along:

💕 Zip Fly
💕 Bar Tacks
💕 Curved Waistband supported with elastic
💕 Belt Loops
💕 Topstitching

Plus

💕 Blending between sizes
💕 Lengthening a pattern

Join today to take part link in bio.

Pattern: @itchtostitch Taroko Skirt
Fabric: @Dalston.mill.fabrics needlecord

Alison xx

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@wardrobebyme #pikavest

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