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Simple Sew Amelia Dress Welcome to my take on the Amelia tea dress! As I grow in my sewing journey I am starting to feel more confident trying new techniques, both in fitting and hacking as well as new ways to use my machine. Shirring is one of those techniques which I had admired for a while but not …
We have some fabulous tips to share with you for achieving a better fit when dressmaking. When you watch the Sewing Bee’s being judged on their creations it all comes down to fit and finish, you need both to make your outfit look and feel professionally made. Most of us don’t have our seams inspected quite so closely, but having …
Sew up this super simple dress pattern in no time at all! this easy-to-sew pattern is perfect for beginners looking to make a simple dress for the summer using cotton voile. Go bold with polka dots or choose a pretty summer pattern, this dress will work on the beach or add accessories for an evening look. Is dressmaking for me? …
Have you heard of a buffet dress? The first episode of Series 7 of The Great British Sewing Bee sees the bees creating a buffet dress for real life models in the final challenge of the show. We were super excited to see Joe Lycett’s post revealing some of the Sewing Bees who will be taking part, we can’t wait …