Posts tagged Sewing
SimpleFibreLife
This is my Tumblr ideas scrapbook
Scallops (by theninaline)
A great video from Nina on how to get some lovely crisp scallops
(via DIY gathered skirt « By Hand London By Hand London)
This flannelette skirt would be lovely to wear in winter!
The golden rule in alteration is “L before W”, meaning that you want to deal with the length issues first, before tackling the width issues. Then you want to tackle alterations that affect both front and back, before tackling alterations that affect only one side of your figure. There are other rules after that, but these are the most important.
All Style and All Substance: Five things I’ve learnt from Lorraine Henry
This was the thing that stuck with me most from this post from Adrienne of All Style and All Substance.
(via Time Savers: A low ironing board | Coletterie)
This is such a great idea if you’ve got the room.
![(via DIYcouture - How-to)
A great tutorial for a tulip skirt!
[Found via: http://houseofpinheiro.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/awesomeness-online-new-diy-couture-free.html]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/56728960a1f91cee42545da8ff2ff792/tumblr_mm4z2avQhO1qgw2iao1_400.png)
(via DIYcouture - How-to)
A great tutorial for a tulip skirt!
[Found via: http://houseofpinheiro.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/awesomeness-online-new-diy-couture-free.html]
4 Things About Sewing Knits for Complete Beginners (by 3HoursPast)
Steph C does a really great video on sewing with knits.
(via Couture Techniques for a Better Fitting Waistband - Threads)
Great tips for giving your waistband that extra bit of finesse!
(via On Pants/Trousers » A Fashionable Stitch)
This is a ‘must read’ post for those about to embark on sewing some trousers!
(via Choosing fabric: weight vs. drape | Coletterie)
A great post on what to think about when considering a fabric to create a garment.
(via Free Pattern: Rosy Ladyshorts | Cloth Habit)
A really great pattern for boy leg cut briefs. I think I’ll need to find some underwear elastic!
