I'm A Celebrity And Sew Are You!
Fashion Sewing Your Own Success!
Fashion sewing can really give you a taste of the celebrity lifestyle, without the constant barrage of the press.
Forget the reality TV shows or seeking that fifteen minutes of fame – pick up a needle and thread and your celebrity status will be immortalised forever in the clothes you create.
Fashion sewing is in its ascendancy causing the fashion designer many a sleepless night. More and more women are learning the art of dressing for their own specific size and shape, not allowing fancy yet false advertising campaigns to lead them astray.
The Magic Of Straightening Fabric Ends - A How To Guide
Knowing Your Weft From Your Warp!
You’ve spent good money on the perfect sewing pattern, spent that little extra on the notions and the fabric cost a small fortune.
Before you even contemplate laying the sewing pattern pieces and making any cuts into that fantastic fabric…STOP!!
Have you aligned your fabric correctly?
Now I know what some of you may be thinking. In fact, as a teacher of fashion design, I have seen students make the same mistakes over and over -
Aligning fabric – simple! Just pull one selvage to the other and ‘VOILA‘
NOT SO I’M AFRAID
Sewing Project – A Checklist For The Butterick B5401 Lined Coat
A Modern Classic Sewing Project!
In my last sewing project, we looked at, and made the Burda Style 7422 Cape. I am a big fan of the cape as a winter garment as it’s a little different from the norm, however, I know it’s not to everyones taste.
Therefore, in this next sew-a-long, I’ve chosen a more classic sewing pattern to make.
I do hope you’ll join me in making the Butterick B5401 Lined Coat.