Today we are going to adjust the collar, and make the facings and fusing pieces. You will need the body and sleeve pieces you cut out yesterday, as well as the Under Collar. We won’t be needing any of the other pieces so you can file them away in the pattern envelope with your instructions! […]
Read MoreWelcome to our first official RTW Tailoring Sewalong post! By now hopefully you have your toile/muslin fitted, and any pattern alterations done. If you are having any problems, post some photos in our Flickr pool or in the discussion board, and we’ll all do our best to give you helpful feedback. And if you’re not […]
Read MoreWhat started as a cute-dress-to-whip-up-quickly-on-a-whim-out-of-stash, turned into a time-consuming-extravaganza-of-couture-construction! But it’s worth it don’t you think, just to have this in your wardrobe? Even if you have absolutely no proper occasion to wear it – lol! I’m really pleased with the outcome – no toile, a complex fitted bodice – and it fits perfectly! (As […]
Read MoreThere are a few invisible-but-essential materials that you’ll need if you are going to sewalong with me in April. Here are some notes on what you’ll need in advance, so you have plenty of time to source the right stuff. Fusible Interfacing Choosing the correct fusible interfacing is critical to the success of a tailored […]
Read MoreProgress continues on my burgundy satin dress – #125 from Burda 11/2006… Lost in Translation: “Work from the inside to baste support strips to lower edges of sleeves so that the edge lies even with the hem allowances. Overlap ends of support strips. Neaten hem allowances, catching outer edge of support strips. Sew inside edges […]
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