The other day I was asked how I did the side split hem on my black stretch capris, and as quite a few of you liked this design feature I’ve done a quick tutorial. This is for you Liza Jane! It is a handy trick to know, because you can also use it on the hems of […]
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The front pleat on my 1969 Burda Dress is an inverted pleat – where two folds turn towards each other to meet on the outside. These can be folded from a single Front panel, or as in my case, made from separate R and L Fronts and an extra centre panel that forms the back […]
Read MoreThe Ruby Slip bodice is drafted for a B cup, and in this post I’ll show you how to enlarge the cup size for a larger bust. For each increase in cup size, you need to add an inch to the front. Because the pattern pieces are only half a front, we need to add […]
Read MoreI’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 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 […]
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