Review | Offset Warehouse ramie X Deer and Doe Chardon
My first experience of sewing with ramie, a sustainable fibre, and a highly recommended skirt pattern for most sewing skill levels The post Review | Offset Warehouse ramie X Deer and Doe Chardon...
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My review of Offset Warehouse's tencel satin, which became a twirly gown thanks to the Deer and Doe Myosotis pattern. The post Review | Offset Warehouse tencel satin X Deer and Doe Myosotis appeared...
View ArticleAlterations and Fitting: Five resources for clothes makers
Some quick tips on diagnosing alterations, and five helpful books for fitting and altering sewing patterns. A must for clothes makers! The post Alterations and Fitting: Five resources for clothes...
View Article7 quick tips for pattern fitting and alterations
A helpful little list for knitters, sewists and clothes makers to work through in the quest for beautifully fitted wardrobe items. The post 7 quick tips for pattern fitting and alterations appeared...
View ArticlePins and Needles: Tiny tools, huge impact
Pins and needles are the tie that binds my love of knitting and sewing. Here are my go-tos, at the heart of my haberdashery stash. The post Pins and Needles: Tiny tools, huge impact appeared first on...
View ArticleCase Study: When drafting your own blocks makes sense
Why do some people draft their own blocks or patterns, and how do you know when it's best to do this instead of altering commercial patterns? This case study explains why my student took the DIY route....
View ArticleHow drafting your own block helps you to make successful pattern alterations...
It's time to draft your own block when you KNOW there's nothing wrong with you, psychological warfare is draining, & you want your time back. Especially when it comes to fitting patterns. The post...
View ArticleHow drafting your own block helps you to make successful pattern alterations...
Drafting your block helps you to establish a personal range of ease. This is really important if you want your clothes to have a long life. The post How drafting your own block helps you to make...
View ArticleHow drafting your own block helps you to make successful pattern alterations...
In part 3, a quick FAQ for clothes makers looking to draft blocks to their personal measurements. If I've missed anything, leave a comment! The post How drafting your own block helps you to make...
View ArticleWhy we should all be creative pattern cutters
What creative pattern cutting is, and why having your own personal block is the perfect companion to creative pattern cutting. The post Why we should all be creative pattern cutters appeared first on...
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