How to Draft a Sleeve Pattern Piece Last week I showed how to draft a simple bodice pattern piece. Once you have your pattern piece drafted, there are lots of possibilities for what you could make with it. You could add a skirt and turn it into a dress, change the neckline or make it into a top. Sleeveless is fine, but depending on what you're making, you might want to add some sleeves. The good news is that it is easier and quicker to ... Read the Post...
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How to Draft a Bodice Pattern Piece
How to Draft a Bodice Pattern Piece Making clothes for yourself is a lot of fun, and in my experience, making clothes without using a commercial pattern is even more fun! If you don't use a pattern (or more to the point, draft the pattern pieces yourself), not only will you end up with something designed specifically for your body shape, you're not restricted to what patterns are available. The only limit is your imagination! When I ... Read the Post...
5 Best Places to Buy Fabric Online in the UK
5 Best Places to Buy Fabric Online in the UK There's such a huge choice when you want to buy fabric online that it can be difficult to know where to start. What kind of stuff do they sell? Is it just quilting cottons or do they sell dressmaking fabric too? Do they sell haberdashery or will I have to get that from somewhere else? How quickly can I get it? Do they have a first class option if I need something in a hurry? Will they ship ... Read the Post...
How To Applique: A Beginners’ Guide
How To Applique: A Beginners' Guide Applique is a a french word that means apply. It's generally used to describe the technique of sewing pieces of fabric to something to decorate it. There are lots of uses for applique, and lots of fun, easy projects you can try. It's great for decorating cushions and tea towels, bags and purses, you can even applique clothes if you want to! You don't even need to make something new. Applique can be added ... Read the Post...