There is a quote that still rings in my ears twenty years after I first heard it, and I think that is because it totally changed my approach to sewing – from a home sewer to a more professional one. It was from a tutor at tech, and it went something like: “A machinist sits […]
Read MoreBefore we start the actual sewing of our jackets, I should mention a few Bits and Pieces. I probably should have shown this the other day when I was cutting the fusing, because here is what you can do with the long scraps that remain: Fold it up along the crossgrain: and cut your own […]
Read MoreNow that you’ve fused all those blocks, let’s cut them out! This is one of my favourite parts of cutting (which is my least favourite part of sewing, so I try to find joy in it wherever I can!) because those exciting parts like fronts and collars are finally revealed, and you can really begin […]
Read MoreToday I cut my fusing and applied it, so here is a rundown of what I did. Before cutting your fusing, make sure it does not transform you fabric into something else – it should add body and stability while the fabric remains supple. As some parts of your jacket will be fused and others […]
Read MoreBefore we start cutting, I want you to check your pattern once more – we don’t want any mistakes! Grab the back panel, lay the back neck facing and back lining over it so they align, and check there are no obvious mistakes: Do the same thing for the side panels and side linings: And […]
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