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  • September 13, 2019

    Sewing with Moderately stretch knits for beginners

    There are many different fabrics which stretch, some more difficult to sew than others. Some just stretch along the width, others will stretch every way, and it is these we want to avoid .

    This fabric is called Ponte Roma and it is a delight to sew. Some knit fabrics can be extremely challenging even for experienced sewers - the edges curl up, it stretches out of shape as you sew it and you need special equipment such as a walking foot and a LOT of patience!

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  • Sewing for total beginners - Part 2
    August 1, 2019

    Sewing for total beginners - Part 2

    This is a continuation of the previous post Sewing for total beginners    In this post we will continue to use the same pattern and make the other two garments, the pants and top.       I am really delighted...

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  • How to sew Jeans
    May 3, 2019

    How to sew Jeans

    This is perhaps the most daunting yet the most satisfying garment you can ever master. Jeans are  personal and we all have differing views of what the perfect pair should look like. Get them right and I guarantee that you...

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