In this article I'm sharing how I got started sewing, my favourite patterns and fabric stores, and my top 5 beginner sewing tips.
Handmade clothing is good. Clothes that look homemade-not so much. Find out the 10 sewing mistakes that will definitely give your clothes a homemade look.
Learn how to sew a narrow hem (easy even on chiffon) using a ban roll tape. You will like this video sewing tutorial on how to sew a rolled hem on chiffon without a special rolled hem foot.
Excellent condition, 1998 GIVENCHY COUTURE by ALEXANDER McQUEEN, pinstripe skirt suit featuring sharp, peak lapel detail. The jacket of the is incredibly tailored suit, features Alexander McQueen's signature, peak lapel detail which is inserted through a slit opening from the overlapping, top layer. The top, overlapped, layer panel of the jacket extends from the angled collar band, and warps around the body underneath the armhole to the rear, in an angled, seam insertion. Twin, front welt, flap pockets at the front waist. The jacket features a single button front closure with two invisible snaps security closures beneath. The matching skirt features an invisible zipper closure at center-back with single vented hem. Both the jacket and the skirt are fully lined, and are in mint/excellent condition with absolutely no damages or signs of wear. Made in France, as labeled. *MEASUREMENTS* FR label size 38 = US 4/6 The skirt suit fits true to size. The mannequin in the photos is a US 6, and the suit fits well. Please review the measurements below to ensure an accurate fit: Jacket- Flat underarm to underarm: 17" Flat waist across: 15-1/2" Flat hips across: 18" Rear shoulder to shoulder: 16-1/2" Center-back length: 27" Skirt- Flat waist across: 13-1/4" Flat hips across: 17-1/2" Center-back length: 22-1/2"
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Browse free vintage patterns, retro hair tutorials and affordable vintage clothing. Enjoy diy fashion crafts and classic style inspiration
What's the best sewing machine for bag making? Domestic, vintage, straight stitch, industrial? Read the blog post to find out!
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
Having spent a year with the renowned designer, Susannah Frankel is better positioned than most to reveal what one can, and ought to, learn from the master
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
Here are some of the most important lessons I picked up in my first year of sewing. This isn't an exhaustive list, but these are some of the things that I struggled with or that confused me at first. These tips and tricks should help a beginner who is just learning to sew.
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Learn all about the types of darts in fashion from their placement to their purpose as well as how to sew darts for beginners.
You’ve figured out what type of fabric and threads to use, you have a pattern, and you are ready to start sewing. What comes next when you are learning how to sew? Learning the different types of stitches, of course! If you want to learn how to sew, you need to know how to stitch. That's what sewing is all about. New sewists might be a bit confused when they use their machine when it comes to which stitch to use for a particular project or hem. That is why we have asked Deby Coles from So Sew Easy to lend her expertise on learning how to stitch and that the difference is between all of those different types of stitches. New sewists are going to love this simple sewing tutorial for beginners. Beginning Sewing: Basic Stitches will show you everything you need to know! Once you have finished reading this helpful article, you will be ready to sew just about anything you want to sew. Learning how to stitch is one of those basic sewing tips and tricks that will come in handy time and time again. When you understand what the different types of stitches are used for and know your stitching basics, you will be on the road to expert sewing!
Alterations are the single most important element in dressing well. Think of the most stylish woman you know. She has her clothes tailored. It doesn’t matter where you shop or
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
How to make bust adjustments on your sewing patterns
I have always desired a lightweight, pliable version of porcelain and stained glass, to bring my creations to the next level, so I took it upon myself to create Porcelain 2—my own lightweight wearable porcelain and stained glass.
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Have you been thinking of sewing your own self sewn wardrobe this year? SAVE yourself from some of the frustrations I encountered. In this post I share key ah-has, takeaways, pitfalls and lessons I learned this year as I sewed all of my own clothing.
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!