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Category: Starting out

Jan 6, 2019Jan 4, 2019 Janet

Tailoring for beginners: inside my Rumana coat

Nov 28, 2016 Janet

How to choose fabric for your first handmade garment

Nov 18, 2016 Janet

Staystitching: why, when and how

Sep 3, 2016Nov 26, 2017 Janet

Stupid sewing mistakes and how to avoid them

May 10, 2016 Janet

Hemming T-shirts

Jan 26, 2016 Janet

What’s worth hand sewing (and what’s not)?

Oct 31, 2015Oct 31, 2015 Janet

How should I finish my seams?

Aug 23, 2015Aug 23, 2015 Janet

Five ways to make a little fabric go further

Dec 22, 2014May 26, 2015 Janet

Fitting part 3: finding your pattern size

A copy of a McCalls sewing manual.
Sep 28, 2014Sep 27, 2014 Janet

What equipment do I need?

Apr 16, 2013Jul 31, 2014 Janet

Choosing your first pattern

Apr 5, 2013Sep 28, 2014 Janet

Will dressmaking save me money?

Instagram

I haven’t been feeling very Instagrammy lately - a combination of the lockdown situation and a busy time at work. But the springier weather is helping so here’s something I made earlier I can share.
It’s the season for snuggly jumpers and this one has been the longest coming of any of my makes to date.
Using up some old thread from my stash for machine basting today. Looking at the writing on the reel, this one is definitely getting on a bit..!
This definitely makes my #sewingtop5 for 2020. An IKEA hack cutting table and a DIY pegboard have made it easier to store supplies, and quicker to start on new projects.

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