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Sewing Pattern Tools You Need
Whether you are looking to learn pattern drafting or just want to take a pre-existing pattern and make it fit you better, you will need some sewing pattern tools. There is a lot on the market, and you don’t need all of them. Here I’ll show you which ones I use and consider the most…
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What to know about adjustable dress forms
First 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 contains…
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Pressing and Ironing Tools
If you sew, you’ll need to do a lot of pressing and ironing. Fortunately, there are a lot of pressing and ironing tools to make this faster and easier! First, let’s look at the difference between pressing and ironing, and why you’ll need to do each while you sew. Ironing versus pressing in sewing Ironing…