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Vertical Measurements in Sewing Patterns
TweetSharePin88 SharesWhen 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…
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How to sew darts on the back of a dress
TweetSharePin132132 SharesWhy would you sew darts on the back of a dress? A skill you will want to master if you are interested in altering your own clothing is pinning and sewing darts on tops and dresses. I like to have my clothes darted in the back, and this tutorial goes over how to sew…
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How to sew a corset back dress
TweetSharePin100100 SharesChanging a zipper to a corset back in a dress makes a well-fiting result It’s happened a number of times while doing alterations: I get a call from someone who has ordered a dress, they love it but the zipper won’t go all the way up. “Is there anything you can do to let…
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How to make a skirt narrower
TweetSharePin3434 SharesA little while back I picked up a dress from a charity thrift shop. The only thing was it was a bit too big over the hips and I wanted to make it narrower -but that is a relatively easy fix! In this case the skirt was a little loose on me, but you…