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5 of my favourite sewing sites

01.07.2012 Blog 1
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The internet is a wonderful place! It is however a massive place and easy to get lost in with all the incredible sites...

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Savvy Sewing professional tips and tricks- Cutting & measuring tools

25.06.2012 Blog 0
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If you're new to sewing, then you'll need to start building a great sewing kit. The Video below is part 2 of my...

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Savvy Sewing professional tips and tricks;- Pins & needles the foundation of a sewing kit

18.06.2012 Blog 0
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This is part 1 of my "build a brilliant sewing kit" guide.This week i'm talking about the building blocks of a sewing kit-...

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Savvy Sewing-Professional tips and tricks:- Pressing versus ironing

10.06.2012 Blog 0
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The trick to creating gorgeous "Handmade" clothes rather than "homemade" is to use an iron!Pressing isn't the same as ironing however. Watch this...

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Top ten reasons why you should learn to sew

06.06.2012 Blog 1
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I love sewing, however I realise I am in a minority in Britain!Sewing has a bad image. Many people see it as little...

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Backstage tips and Tricks from a West end Costumier- How to cheat seamed tights

05.06.2012 Blog 1
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Dancers and actresses often need their costumes to multi-task, wearing a traditional pair of seamed tights if they are nylons, create saggy ankles-...

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Savvy sewing professional tips and tricks- Sew a Pillowcase dress

31.05.2012 Blog 0
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Hello from The Thrifty Stitcher sewing studio. This week, I'm appealing for pillowcases to make pillowcase dresses.If you like my video blog, and want...

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Savvy Sewing professional tips and tricks:- Out-takes, how not to do a video blog

26.05.2012 Blog 0
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Video blogging takes practise...

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Tips and tricks from a West End Costumier- Spot cleaning

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Whilst it may sound uber glamorous to work as a Wardrobe person on a West end show, the reality is that we do...

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New weekly Video Blog- Savvy Sewing, professional tips and tricks

23.05.2012 Blog 1
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I have bitten the bullet and started video- blogging!Please excuse the sound quality on this my first Video blog- i will be buying...

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Claire-Louise Hardie

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, The Sewing Producer and Mastermind for The Great British Sewing Bee! I'm a Professional Stitcher with a passion for teaching beginners to sew! Some of my research work was feautured as part of the Balenciaga Exhibition at The V and A Museum last year.

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