Part 1 was too long so here we are! Did a bunch of chaotic waistband maths (when I have a…
Twin needle mystery
4.0mm size 75 stretch on grey knit velvet – skips lots of left stitches and tangles. On quilting cotton –…
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…
Trying to read the decades on shirts
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…
Context updated
Hi readers (hi mum), I’m trying to properly come back to this blog, and given the last time I provided…
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…
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…
Sewing knits
Sewing fastenings
Zipper fly: https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2020/07/26/sewing-glossary-how-to-sew-a-zipper-fly/ zipper fly tutorial 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/ Barbara emodi low-stress placket…
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