RTW Tailoring Sewalong #6 – Cutting the Blocks and Lining

Now 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 […]

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RTW Tailoring Sewalong #5 – Cutting and Applying the Fusing

Today 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 […]

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RTW Tailoring Sewalong #4 – Cutting the Main Fabric!

Before 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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RTW Tailoring Sewalong #3 – Pattern Amendments – Lining

Today is the day we make the lining for our jacket.  I’ve noticed a lot of patterns don’t even have linings, or  only the front is lined, so knowing how to make a full lining is a really useful thing to know.  Let’s get straight into it… Back Lining: Trace around your Back pattern, include […]

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