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September 7, 2017 Janet

Fabric shopping my way round Britain

October 12, 2016October 13, 2016 Janet

Is knitting really booming?

July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 Janet

Updated sewing shop map

Six sewing patterns from different companies.
September 26, 2015September 27, 2015 Janet

Indie pattern companies v the Big 4

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This polyester satin will not lie flat for me - any tips on avoiding puckers? So far I’ve tried a new needle (size 70), a microtex needle, cotton thread, polyester thread (Gutermann), adjusting the tension, stitch length and presser foot pressure. What’s left? #sewingsatin
Patch pockets in viscose challis. Both pieces keep growing on me, but they’re on at last.
I can take activewear leggings off my ‘to sew’ list... Long Tall Sally are selling a pair with a long enough crotch depth not to fall down in downward dog, and you can just cut them to the right length! #notsewing #shoppingtall #notsponsoredjustloveit
Going slightly cross-eyed doing some pattern tracing
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