I’ve already posted a tutorial on bound buttonholes, but I’ve made a few refinements to my technique while sewing the buttonholes on my cape so I’ll share them with you here. There is a small amount of hand sewing involved, but it does reduce a layer of bulk around the buttonhole edges so it is […]
Read MoreFor the jumpsuit I just made, I read through the sewing instructions thoroughly – like all good seamstresses should do – but I chose to totally ignore them! I thought the order of construction for these* was a bit of a challenge. Now I love a challenge, but there is no need to make things harder […]
Read MoreLet me show you how I did the scallops on my Scallop Skirt – this way is quicker, easier, and gets better results than the methods I’ve seen in sewing books. First of all you cut a straight hem, not a scalloped one! Cut your hem and hem facing about 1cm longer than the finished […]
Read MoreFor the closure on my emerald silk georgette blouse I hand worked a thread button loop: Handworked thread loops have a nice discreet, lightweight finish and are great for delicate fabrics and areas where there is little stress placed on the closure. They can also be worked in a straight line to form an eye […]
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On its own, the sleeve head area of a tailored jacket can look a bit limp and in need of reinforcement – that’s where a shoulder pad and some sleeve head wadding come into play! Shoulder pads prevent the front and back shoulder area collapsing near the armhole as the shoulder starts to round off. […]
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