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Intro to commercial patterns: How to get a Perfect Fit

How to choose a correct skirt/trouser pattern size using body measures and finished garment sizes

04.03.2017 Blog 7
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Baffled by pattern sizing and keen to get a better fit, then read on for my top tips on choosing the right size...

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How to measure yourself

Why your pattern size is based on your body measurements not your ready to wear size!

26.11.2016 Blog 4
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Unlike buying clothes in the shops, we can’t try on our dressmaking projects before we make them, so it’s crucial to take our...

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Tips for sewing slippery fabrics- silks

Top tips for sewing slippery fabrics.

19.11.2016 Blog 0
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Scared of sewing slippery fabrics? Whilst they can be more challenging than sewing cottons, the rewards really are worth it....

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Threading a top loader

How to thread up a TOP loading sewing machine

03.11.2016 Blog 1
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If you have a TOP loading sewing machine, and finding threading a puzzle then this is for you!...

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Sewing machine confident

How to Thread up a front loading sewing machine

02.11.2016 Blog 0
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If threading up your front loading sewing machine seems baffling, then let me walk you through it step by step....

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Ultimate Beginners sewing course

The Ultimate Beginners online Sewing Course

14.10.2016 Online Classes 0
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This course is for you if you're a brand new stitcher OR if you're returning to sewing and need a refresher. There's a...

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Thrifty Stitcher 7th anniversary prize

The Thrifty Stitcher is 7!- enter our birthday competition to win a bundle of Girl Charlee fabric!

04.10.2016 Blog 84
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Win a fabric bundle to celebrate our 7th anniversary, and sign up for our brand new free mini beginners sewing course too!...

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bust adjustments

How to make bust adjustments on your sewing patterns

13.08.2016 Blog 9
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Struggle with the fit of clothes around the bust? A Full or small bust adjustment may be the answer! ...

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Why sewing is good for your health

Why sewing is good for your health!

13.08.2016 Blog 6
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Why sewing is good for your health! Read on to find out why!...

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No patterns needed blog tour- The Segment Dress

No patterns needed blog tour- The Segment Dress

03.08.2016 Blog 4
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If you want to sew your own clothes but are put off by the idea of cutting out pattern pieces covered with dotted...

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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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