Rouleau Straps With A Loop Turner
Here's a quick run down on using a loop turner to create Rouleau straps.
Rouleau straps can be used for a variety of projects, including (unsurprisingly!) spaghetti straps, loops and ties to name a few.
More Hemming! Using Horsehair Braid.
If you're wanting a hem to have structure and volume then why not try horsehair braid. Read on to find out how to insert it into your garments.
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Hand Stitching A Hem - Blind Catch Stitch
For those of you who prefer to hem by hand read on to find out how to sew a blind catch stitch.
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Pattern Matching
Pattern matching shows real attention to detail and is totally worth it for those special fabrics (or just those people who pay attention to details!).
Here’s a quick run down on how to pattern match.
Using Ban-Rol For Narrow Hemming
Ban-Rol is a great product to use for hemming shifty, fine or sheer fabrics. Read on to find out how.
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Narrow Hemming
This is my favourite method for narrow hemming. I love it as no pinning is needed and it can be completed in 4 easy steps.
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The support layer that could just hold your strapless dress in place!
This year's Christmas dress challenge is creating a support layer to keep everything in place. It will be a fairly simple dress from the outside, but with a whole load of experimenting and engineering underneath to give the girls some extra support. If you're interested in finding out how I'm doing this read on.
Advice for the Advanced Sewist
Suddenly you find yourself in a position where you can make a pretty thing or two! You are probably adapting patterns, possibly even pattern making your own, not only to create the perfect garment but also the perfect fit that makes its wearer smile (that's not to say that there won't be the odd failure along the way - that is part of learning right!!). Not only have you gained a new skill, you have gained a new form of escapism and enjoyment. Bring it on!
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