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Why you should dive into sewing the good stuff.

Why you should dive into sewing the good stuff.

08.04.2018 Blog 5
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Are you a maker of wearable muslins? Ie the prototype of a new pattern just to see how it works, sewn up in...

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Sewing quarter March 30th

Sewing quarter -March 30th cape dress and kimono

30.03.2018 Blog, Sewing Quarter shows 0
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Dressmaking tips and tricks and for making a vogue cape dress, plus my kimono jacket hack...

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Sewing quarter live shows

Exciting news! My debut appearance on Sewing Quarter

14.03.2018 Blog, Sewing Quarter shows 0
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Watch my debut show as a guest designer on Sewing Quarter last week right here! Dressmaking tips and tricks on sewing up a...

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Sylko the king of Threads

3 top tips for better hand sewing

25.02.2018 Blog 3
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Many stitchers love sewing with the machine, and hate hand sewing. I love both, but hand-sewing is all about the tricks! Here's my top...

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How to sew darts

How to move the position of darts

17.02.2018 Blog 0
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New to altering patterns, then dart rotation will be your new best friend!...

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Create your own fit buddy mannequin

Create your own fit buddy mannequin

12.02.2018 Dressmaking, Sewcial Studio- Tamworth, Sewisfaction- Wokingham, Stratford upon Avon workshops 0
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Frustrated that you can never get a perfect fit on your own? Create your own fit buddy & learn how to drape a...

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Silvia Coatigan

Tips for making winter coats.

12.02.2018 Blog 0
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Making coats for yourself is a fantastic sewing project for more advanced stitchers, here's some tips for getting started...

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Man's suit into a dress "refashion"

Man’s suit into a dress “refashion”

11.09.2017 Blog 2
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Have you heard of the annual Refashioners blog tour and competition? Mega prizes to be won, here's my contribution to blog tour! Suits...

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Sewing machine confident

Understanding different types of Sewing Machines

05.09.2017 Blog, Getting started with a sewing machine 0
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Want to buy a machine, but don't know what to buy?Watch my video guides to understanding and choosing the right machine for you...

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My La Maison Victor dress

La Maison Victor launches in UK!- World blog tour day 2

06.07.2017 Blog 5
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La Maison Victor launches in UK!- World blog tour day 2, see my version of the Solange shift dress....

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Learn to sew with me Claire-Louise Hardie, Former Sewing Producer for The Great British Sewing Bee, 2 times best selling author, and an online Sewing Educator.

I love helping beginners get started and make well fitting clothes they love. For almost 3 decades I've been a professional Freelance Costumer for stage and screen.

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