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I mentioned in my tutorial on sewing a welt pocket that there is confusion over what a welt pocket is, so this short guide is more of an explainer to help you differentiate between the different types of welt pockets that you can use in your various sewing and tailoring projects. What Is A Welt …
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Sewing patterns are now available from big pattern companies and independent pattern designers. They can be in paper format, or sold as PDF files for you to print at home. And the newest of all is the sewing pattern projector file, created so that there is no need to print, cut and stick. With all …
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I love topstitching! Not only is it a great way to add some decorative stitching to your seams, but it can also be used as a way to strengthen or reinforce seams too! It’s often used as a way to add detailed or decorative stitching that is visible rather than hidden as part of a …
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I do not recall a time when there wasn’t a sewing machine in my home, either growing up at my family home or as an adult. For me, a sewing machine is a given. I don’t use it every day, but I probably use it more than most people use one – definitely more than …
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I love the start of a new year. I find that it sparks a burst of creativity in me and a desire to invest more time into a variety of creative hobbies. Yes this does taper off as the months go on and I get ‘burned out’ from too much creativity – one of the …
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In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to make a bandana, for yourself or others. I’ve been growing out my hair, and during the hot months I have struggled with the back of my head getting really hot where my hair is thickest, so I thought I would make myself a bandana to …
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I’ve covered many different fabric types here on my site, but the two most commonly known fabrics used in garment sewing are cotton and polyester. But what are they both and how do they compare when it comes to using these fibers as fabrics? Let’s take a closer look at polyester vs cotton and how …
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Part of making clothing is ensuring that garments we sew are finished beautifully, so that they can stand the test of time, and this often involves the addition of some type of waistband. We use waistbands primarily on skirts and pants, but as well as helping us to finish the top of those garments nicely, …
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I am someone who loves to design and sew my own clothing, and this has recently expanded to sewing my own underwear. This is of course helped by the large number of underwear sewing patterns available to us, whether paid or free. But not all underwear patterns are equal, and the one you choose needs …
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Many of us who sew our own clothes are also keen on refreshing those items of clothing that need a little TLC to remain wearable. This detailed guide covers all of the different ways in which we can patch up our old clothes to breathe new life into them for even more wear. Like many …
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When I was studying fashion design, I used a lot of leather in my work. Partly because my tutors approved of its use – it is often seen as ‘luxury’ due to its price – and partly because I enjoyed working with materials that were not just woven or knitted cotton fabrics. For my Graduate …
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Want to learn to sew your own clothes? In that case, you’re going to need to buy some essential sewing tools and that’s where this sewing tools list comes in. As a sewing beginner, popping into your local haberdashery store to look for things for sewing can be a little scary, but if you go …
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Would you like to know how to make your own sewing patterns? Perhaps you have been struggling to find clothes or sewing patterns that fit nicely? Learning how to create your own sewing patterns can be one of the most satisfying aspects of knowing how to sew. Creating a sewing pattern that you can use …
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So, I know a that a lot of my regular readers here at The Creative Curator are proper into their sewing. They know what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. Their main concerns are fit issues and creative pattern making. And I am all over that! But, I also need to think about my …
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There are quite a few different types of elastic used in sewing and this article will explain what they are and when best to use each type! Here are 15 types of elastic: 15 Types Of Elastic Used In Sewing Clothes Let’s now look more closely at each of these elastic types so that you …
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