A point lacking in crispness is to be avoided! When creating a point – for example if one is making bunting, trim the end of the point and a little from the sides making sure you leave 2 or 3 mm seam allowance to prevent the point popping through. Then turn your pendant the right…
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The EADT recently published a Christmas supplement featuring a cute DIY tutorial for making gingerbread kits. Here is the link which will pop up in all it’s glory to show you how to make a charming present – suitable for all ages. I do hope you enjoy it! in stitches, Amanda x Gingerbread gift
Taking accurate body measurements is essential to successful fitting. Use this rather elegant chart to complete a record of your body measurements and take head of the tips below! Be honest about your measurements. Don’t be disheartened if your body measurements are different to ready-to-wear garment sizes. Get a friend to take your body measurements.…
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Mrs Bowden’s top tip – This top tip is to help you work out what cup size you are. The standard cup size on commercial patterns is a B cup. The commerical pattern manufacturer’s offer some patterns with different cup sizes to save you having to make the bust adjustments. To work out your cup size…
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