1.10 Rounded Back Pattern Adjustment
Tuesday Techniques! As we get older our posture can change and one of those is the rounding of our upper backs. If like me you have had...
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Jan 27, 20212 min
1.9 Broad or Narrow Back Pattern Adjustment
Tuesday Techniques! If you are like me then you don't often look at the back of what you are wearing but having a poor fit across the...
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Jan 20, 20211 min
1.8 Small and Full Bust Adjustment
Tuesday Techniques! Many sewing patterns cater for a standard body shape and proportions including bust cup size. They are often drafted...
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Jan 18, 20212 min
UPDATE! Tuesday Techniques on Facebook Live
Edit 26 Feb 2021 Slight change to extend the list of live sessions and also added links to previous recordings for easy access! Live...
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Jan 15, 20211 min
1.7 Shoulder Adjustments
Tuesday Techniques! The importance of getting a good fit at the shoulder can be overlooked but as this is the place where many garments...
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Dec 18, 20201 min
1.6 Lengthening and Shortening
Tuesday Techniques! One of the most common adjustments that we make on sewing patterns is to lengthen and shorten pieces. As well as...
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Dec 9, 20202 min
1.5 Intro to Common Pattern Adjustments
Tuesday Techniques! Do you ever make adjustments to your patterns or do you just try to wear them as they are? Are you confused about...
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Dec 1, 20201 min
1.4 What is a Toile and Why do I need one?
Tuesday Techniques! In this week's session I talk about one of my favourite fitting tools - the toile (pronounced "twahl"). This single...
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Nov 24, 20201 min
1.3 Getting the most from multi-size patterns
Tuesday Techniques! In this Tuesday Techniques session why multi-size patterns are fabulous and how to pick the size or sizes that will...
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Nov 17, 20201 min
1.2 - Pattern jargon and top tips to trace off patterns
Tuesday Technniques! In this session I explain some of the jargon used on sewing pattern pieces, why you might want to trace off your...
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Nov 16, 20205 min
Guide to the Hidden Treasures on a Sewing Pattern Envelope
When it comes to sewing patterns there are so many out there that it can be hard to know just from the pattern envelope which is the...
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Nov 10, 20201 min
1.1 - Intro to Commercial Sewing Patterns
Tuesday Technniques! There is no doubt that commercial sewing patterns are a fantastic tool for making your own clothes. But for anyone...
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Nov 9, 20205 min
3 Simple Steps to choosing Sewing Patterns
Sewing patterns are a great tool for making your own clothes but there are so many out there it can be daunting to know how to choose the...
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Oct 2, 20202 min
Top tips on taking selfies for dressmaking and alterations
I struggled for a long time to get full length selfies of the things I was making without success but recently I discovered the answer
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Aug 4, 20208 min
8 Fabric Buying Mistakes Beginner Dressmakers make
If you have a fear of wasting money on fabric this guide will help you avoid the most common mistakes.
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