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Perfect corner

How to turn out a perfect corner

19.11.2013 Blog 0
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There is so much information out in the universe on learning to sew, and lots of books, videos and teachers recommend snipping across...

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Upgrading EYS membership

Upgrading EYS membership

06.11.2013 Blog 0
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[vc_row row_type="row" type="full_width" text_align="left" video="" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello Lovely Elevator,Thanks so much for requesting an upgrade, apologies that paypal isn't making this straightforward! To upgrade:- Use this...

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"Must have" marking and pressing tools.

“Must have” marking and pressing tools.

02.08.2013 Blog 0
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I've tried lots of ways to teach students to transfer pattern markings and press evenly measured hems, and am always on the look...

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Bremsilk in action

Don’t scrimp and save on your linings!

29.07.2013 Blog 1
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One of the reasons to sew for yourself is to create items you really love that are exactly how you want them. A...

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How post it notes can help you sew straight seams.

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I've had a few questions recently from New sewers asking for tips on sewing straight lines. Whilst this really will come with time...

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Cloning my favourite jeans- Minerva craft blogger challenge

Cloning my favourite jeans- Minerva craft blogger challenge

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I'd just like to say that I'm not someone that wins competitions, EVER!Back in May, the Sewing Directory and Minerva Craft launched a...

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Merchant and mills products

Love Haberdashery? Meet Merchant and Mills

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I am mad for anything to do with sewing but especially for haberdashery. Merchant and Mills have taken humble sewing supplies and made...

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How to Fake the heavy stitching on Jeans

How to Fake the heavy stitching on Jeans

07.06.2013 Blog 5
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Getting a good colour match in a topstitch thread can be tricky, try using a dual thread to save time and money!...

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The Great British Sewing Bee Finale

23.04.2013 Blog 1
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SPOILER ALERT- THIS POST CONTAINS IMAGES AND CONTENT ABOUT THE FINALE, DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE YET TO WATCH THE SHOW!Well, I...

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Want to learn to sew?- How to buy a sewing machine.

Inspired to take up sewing? A guide to buying your first machine, or upgrading to a mid range machine

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As a sewing teacher i'm asked all the time to recommend sewing machines.  For the entry level and Mid-range machines, you really can't...

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Claire-Louise Hardie

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee. I'm an in person and online Sewing Educator who loves making clothes fit and inspiring beginners to get started. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen. I'm a Writer for the best selling "Love Sewing" Magazine and a an indie Pattern Maker

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