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Vertical Measurements in Sewing Patterns
When it comes to sewing patterns, you might be used to looking at measurements such as your bust/chest, waist, and hip to choose the right size. But if you don’t compare vertical measurements in sewing patterns, you are missing a key element that will help make your finished garment fit you! Definition of vertical measurements…
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Alter Almost Anything Online Course
Do you have a pile of clothes in the back of your closet you don’t wear because the fit just isn’t right? DID YOU KNOW? Clothing sizes are based on a series of averages, and, well, we don’t all fit into the same mold. IMAGINE… Alter Almost Anything Make your clothes fit you, and not…
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Holiday Crafts Summit
Join me and dozens of other instructors at the Rebecca Page Holiday Crafts Summit! I’ll be teaching you how to make Christmas Sweater Ornaments – you can make them as cute or stylish as you like, or go for an “Ugly Christmas Sweater”, the choice is yours! Other classes include tree and stocking ornaments, polymer…
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Waitlist for Be Your Own Tailor Online Course
One of the biggest misconceptions I see people make is thinking that the best way to have a perfectly fitting wardrobe is to buy a pattern and sew it from scratch. And I get it. Everyone tells you to just sew your pattern based on your measurement that falls in the largest size and then…
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Seam allowance for garment sewing
What is seam allowance? Seam allowance is the amount of fabric between your stitching line and the edge of your fabric. The amount of seam allowance you need depends on your project and fabric type. If you are using a pattern, the pattern will tell you how much seam allowance is accounted for in the…
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Paper Crafts Summit
Join me at the paper crafts summit, happening online August 1-5, 2022! I’ll be one of about a dozen or so instructors teaching classes on paper crafts. The event is hosted by Rebecca Page patterns and is free to watch live (a set of classes is released for a day, then the next day there…
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ConvertKit vs Constant Contact
When my blog was in the early days, I knew I needed to get an email list going, and spent a lot of time researching different options. I had heard good things about a few different email marketing providers, and the top two I compared were ConvertKit vs Constant Contact. Disclosure: I am a ConvertKit…
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How to finish seams
Whether you are sewing clothes, decor, or anything else, you need to finish seams in your project! Different seam finishes are best used for various fabrics and applications. Finishing your seams prevents fraying and helps your sewing have a professional finish. What does finish the seams mean? “Finish the seams” refers to doing something to…
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How to straighten bootcut jeans
A fairly quick way to update old jeans is to adjust the fit through the leg. I’ll show you a trick I have to sew around those bulky topstitched seams so you can straighten bootcut jeans. This also works for reducing the flare on flared jeans. You can apply this technique anywhere you want to…
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IndieStitch Subscription Box Review
IndieStitch is a monthly subscription box for people who love to sew clothes and want the convenience of having a pattern, fabric and everything you need to sew packaged up in a pretty box. It was created to help people who are short on time have everything that they need in one place so they…