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We take a look at the options and what you need when it comes to dressmaking scissors, shears or rotary cutters for cutting fabric. Be sure to let us know what your favourite brands are in the comments and if you have a trusty pair of snips you couldn’t live without! Should I use Shears, Scissors or a Rotary Cutter? …
We now have a great selection of Fabric pens available from the brand Giotto! So we thought you might like to know a little more about what you can use the fabric markers for. What are Fabric Markers? Fabric markers are marker pens that contain fabric paint in a really easy to apply way. The pen gives you way more …
Do you steer clear of tricky fabrics in your sewing? We really enjoy watching the ‘transformation’ challenge on the Great British Sewing Bee, we’re always so surprised by what the sewists manage to create! The sewing bees are often faced with tricky fabrics and we thought it would be good to go through a few fabrics that you may never …
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 …