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Sewing Patterns: Paper vs PDF vs Projector Patterns

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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Polyester Vs Cotton: The Fiber Showdown!

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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Different Types of Waistbands on Clothes

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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Underwear Sewing Patterns: Make Your Own Comfy Undies!

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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Faux Leather: How Is It Better Than Real Leather?

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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Essential Sewing Tools: Basic Sewing Tools For beginners!

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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