4.0mm size 75 stretch on grey knit velvet – skips lots of left stitches and tangles. On quilting cotton – … More
Category: Sewing blog
New method excitement: improv piecing
Found a new game that’s putting me back in that I-don’t-need-sleep-I-can-just-sew-through-the-night place: improv piecing!! This is where you just sew … More
Mending a sweatshirt, or, How small can I swiss-darn?
Spoiler alert: smaller than I can photograph well. I love this sweatshirt, and it’s had one mend before, but now … More
Context updated
Hi readers (hi mum), I’m trying to properly come back to this blog, and given the last time I provided … More
Passiflora Caerulea Sweatshirt – pt 2 – construction
I’ll admit that it’s occurring to me now that maybe I should’ve stay-stitched the neckline before hauling the front around … More
Passiflora Caerulea Sweatshirt – pt 1 – cutting and embroidery
Pattern cutting- I didn’t use a real pattern, I used an old sweatshirt that fit me well but was too … More
Sewing knits
Sewing fastenings
Zipper fly: https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2020/07/26/sewing-glossary-how-to-sew-a-zipper-fly/ Zip by hand: https://sewingontheedge.blogspot.com/2018/07/how-to-set-in-zipper-by-hand.html Lapped zipper: http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2016/02/ladies-tailoring-lets-make-lapped-zipper.html Sleeve placket: https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2020/10/01/fs-lily-dress-pattern-sewalong/
Pockets!
Cargo pockets https://lifesewsavory.com/cargo-pocket-pattern-and-tutorial/ ANCHORED POCKET TUTORIAL USING THE MAVE SKIRT http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2016/02/ladies-tailoring-skirt-side-pocket.html
Sewing a collar
Turning sharp collar points: http://off-the-cuff-style.blogspot.com/2012/10/perfect-collar-pointsa-shirtmakers.html?m=1 If it’s tricky – don’t despair! You are not alone! https://sewingontheedge.blogspot.com/2019/06/sewing-shirts-stress-free-way-collar.html And Barbara’s guide: https://sewingontheedge.blogspot.com/2019/06/sewing-shirts-stress-free-way-collar_15.html … More
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