Month: September 2015

I love a gadget and sometimes the simplest ones are the best! It can be a bit cumbersome trying to measure, press and pin a hem or turn fabric accurately. Here is a handy and easy tool you can make to help you. Prepare a rectangle of cardboard and mark along the edge the turning…
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Sometimes you will need to join strips of fabric together (patchwork) or add bands of fabric to a garment. This is a great tip for making sure you get matching lines and avoid nasty steps in your work. Once you have joined 2 pieces of fabric together press both the seams to one side. Prepare…
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Have you ever looked at your blanket stitching and felt a little disheartened? Do not worry – simply decide the width and depth of your stitches and draw two spots on the outside of the thumb for the width and another to show the depth on the hand which ISN’T holding the needle. You can…
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