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Creating Trouser turn ups

Creating Trouser turn ups

21.04.2021 Blog 0
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Turn ups or Cuffs add polish to trousers and shorts. They create weight at the hem anchoring voluminous styles.Whilst they’re easy to do,...

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Tips for neatening seams with a zig zag or overcast stitch

Tips for neatening seams with a zig zag or overcast stitch

25.03.2021 Blog 1
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In this "live at lunch" video recording I'm sharing tips and tricks for neatening seams with a zig zag or overcast stitch...

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How to sew beautiful hand finished hems

How to sew beautiful hand finished hems

26.02.2021 Blog 0
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A hand sewn hem can add a touch of elegance to a dressmaking project. Mastering a hand finished hem will elevate your dressmaking...

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How to easily thread an elastic channel

How to easily thread an elastic channel

25.01.2021 Blog 0
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Ever struggled to do an elasticated channel? Then this short how to video is just for you ...

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Tips and tricks to reboot your creativity or "Sew-Jo"

Tips and tricks to reboot your creativity or “Sew-Jo”

13.01.2021 Blog 0
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Feeling creatively flat this new year? I've got some tips and tricks to re-boost your flagging Sew -Jo...

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My Fav Dressmaking and Fitting books

My Fav Dressmaking and Fitting books

26.08.2020 Blog 0
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In this session recorded from my facebook live at lunchtime series, i'm sharing some of my favourite books for dressmaking, fitting and pattern...

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How does it feel becoming an Elevator?

How does it feel becoming an Elevator?

19.08.2020 Blog 2
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Are you ready to confidently dive into a new sewing project knowing you’ve got a toolbox to help you get the right fit…...

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What kind of a dressmaker are you?

What kind of a dressmaker are you?

17.08.2020 Blog 0
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What kind of a dressmaker are you? Having taught dressmaking to Home Sewers for almost 11 years, i've noticed that most of my...

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Elevate Your Sewing: An exclusive Monthly Sewing Club

My online membership club “Elevate Your Sewing”

14.08.2020 Blog 0
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Since you're here on my blog, I'm guessing you're interested in improving your sewing? Well you might also be interested in my Exclusive New...

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Pattern hacking 101-Part 2: Understanding Dart rotation

Pattern hacking 101-Part 2: Understanding Dart rotation

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Dart rotation or maunipulation as it's also known, is another key technique used by pattern makers to transform pattern pieces into a new...

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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 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

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