Well I’ve finished my 1970’s midi jumpsuit, and I quite like it! I don’t think it will be my “go to” outfit, but reserved for those days when I feel like being a bit quirky. I have to say I would not have made this had I not been captivated by the brown tweed version […]
Read MoreJust a few more easy steps and my Anzac coat will soon be finished! Normally I would leave the lining hem free in a coat, but for demonstration purposes I’ll show you how to bag it out – that is, where all edges are enclosed. Your facing at the hem should look something like this […]
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Guess what – there are only three more steps to complete our jackets – sew in the lining, bag out the hem, and do the buttons and buttonholes – we’re almost there! Don’t you love how quickly our garments are coming together? I can only estimate my sewing time because I’m always stopping to take […]
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 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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