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Adding a lining is a great way to preserve dress fabric, plus it will stop your dress from sticking to you! What if your pattern doesn’t include a lining? Here are some tips for adding your own! Lining a Dress Method 1 A drop-through lining is the easiest option: you simply make a second version of the dress using the …
We have picked our top 3 easy to sew dress patterns from our Simple Sew Patterns range. When you are starting out on your dressmaking journey it’s important to pick simple and easy to sew dress patterns that won’t cause you too much stress! All of our patterns have been created with beginners in mind which is why we called …
Mother’s Day is not too far around the corner and so we thought we’d put together a little collection of 5 gift ideas to sew for Mothers Day or just little gifts to sew up for good friends! Receiving a gift is made extra special when it’s handmade! 5 Last Minute Little Gift Ideas to Sew! Great for Mothers Day or just …
We’ve rounded up the expert advice you’ll need for sewing checked fabric with success Plaid, checks and tartan are all great winter staples. For a professional finish ensure your pattern matching is on point. BEFORE YOU START When buying plaid, checked or striped fabric, buy more than the pattern envelope suggests, as you will need extra fabric to be …