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Fabric Marking Tools to Tailor Garments like a Pro
TweetSharePin11 SharesIf you are going to alter clothing, pinning and marking fabric is an important step. Using the right fabric marking tools can make this task easier. It’s important that you can see your markings, but for them to also disappear when you need them too. Before you mark your fabric If you are altering…
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How to sew clothes bigger
TweetSharePin33 SharesHave you wondered if it is possible to sew clothes bigger? Tailor like a pro: How to Sew Clothes Bigger to Achieve the Perfect Fit In this article, I’ve come up with ideas to change too-tight clothing into pieces that you’ll be able to love wearing again. Whether it’s helping a dress that won’t…
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Alter Almost Anything Online Course
TweetSharePin0 SharesDo 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…
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Sew Mindful Podcast Interview
TweetSharePin0 SharesMaking alterations for your body shape I was recently a guest on the Sew Mindful Podcast. It was a pleasure speaking with Jacqui all about alterations, and getting to hear her experience on this subject too. Have a listen to our chat to hear about our relationship with alterations, and how it can be…
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Waitlist for Be Your Own Tailor Online Course
TweetSharePin0 SharesOne 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…
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How to straighten bootcut jeans
TweetSharePin2121 SharesA 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…
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What to know about adjustable dress forms
TweetSharePin55 SharesFirst of all…what is an adjustable dress form? An adjustable dress form is a torso-shaped figure used to help make clothes fit on a body, that is, well, adjustable. Typically it has dials to adjust the chest, waist and hips to the desired measurement. The height can usually be adjusted as well. This post…
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New: Private fitting lessons
TweetSharePin22 SharesI thought I would try a new way to help people who want more support on their garment sewing journey. Ok, so if you are reading this, chances are: You know I’m really into helping people fit their clothes to their unique body. It can be frustrating shopping or making clothes that weren’t designed…
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How to start sewing clothes
TweetSharePin2525 SharesThings to know when you are starting your first garment sewing project How does one even know where to start with making their own clothes anyway? If you want to start sewing clothes, it’s like anything else to learn. Did you learn to ride a bike or swim or read right away? No. It…
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Alterations aren’t boring.
TweetSharePin11 Shares Sometimes it seems like people who sew love to hate alterations. If that’s you, I’d love to change your mind! First of all, I have a question for you. Why did you start to sew? Might it have something to do with the following: I have an interest in all of the above.…