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Tuesday 9 February 2021
Sew Over It Zoe Dress with The Ultimate Trousers
Sunday 3 January 2021
Sewing Seams and Sewing in Straight lines
This is a tutorial about working seams,finishing seams, and sewing straight seams
A Jaycotts.co.uk blog post
Recently I have had people tell me that it is years since they last used a sewing machine and could not sew in a straight line.
What is a seam?
- Pin the seam together right sides of the fabric together normally, but there are exceptions which we will come to later
- Pin the seam edges together matching the ends, notches and any other markings
- Hand tack the seam. You can omit this if your fabric is easy to handle and if you are experienced at sewing.
- Stitch the seam with thread which exactly matches your fabric and buy the best quality thread you can afford
- Finish the seam edge appropriately
- Trim loose threads
- Press every seam every time. Pressing gives a crisp edge and makes the thread sink into the fabric making the stitches invisible.
How to sew a straight seam - some tips
Thursday 26 November 2020
BUTTON LEG TROUSERS
This is a post which you will find on Minerva.com website
These trousers are amazing - I have in fact made a second pair since. The design feature on .the legs makes them special and the fabric is oh so comfortable.
The front should fold over the back.
Measure the hems and press. Press the facings and mark the position of the three buttonholes. Then finish the hem work a button hole at the waistband too
Do a little bit of hand sewing now, just to sew the buttons on. I also like to add a hook and eye to the top of the zip underneath the facings to stop any gaping.
The buttons on the legs make these a really different pair of trousers and there are other suggestions in the pattern too. By the way each size has its own pattern piece making this a really good value pattern. Simplicity patterns come with excellent instructions too, so you can't go wrong.
These trousers took a few days to make as there are a few components to sew in place - pockets, fly, buttons etc so this is not a very quick make. It is worth while taking time to get the fit right
Think you Minerva for this great fabric, I shall be wearing these for months (as well as making another pair
Fabric and pattern. Details on this link
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Monday 23 November 2020
Handmade Totes, Bags, laundry bucket and much more. Perfecf for giving or keeping
My Handmade Gifts
I like to give handmade gifts and I have some to share with you.
This is a set of gifts for a friend. Some of which can be found on my previous blog post - just click on this link Lovely Warm Christmas Gifts
My Bathroom
I have been decorating my bathroom and want to share the decor ideas and also show you how to sew a laundry bucket. The laundry tub pattern is from this book, you can purchase it from Amazon by clicking this link. There are lots of fabulous things to make in this book and I recommend it either for yourself or as a gift
Monday 9 November 2020
A Classic Skirt in Derbyshire Tartan
My very special Derbyshire Tartan Skirt
I would like to show you how to work with difficult fabrics. In this case a Tweed which needs careful pattern matching.The thickness of the fabric also requires a lovely finish to the waistband - a faced waistband, which is a couture technique. The waistband also has an abutted closure at the back. All this makes for a beautiful elegant skirt.
Saturday 7 November 2020
Easy to sew Lounge wear
More loungewear to sew, easy for beginners
I have shown you how to sew loungewear before but I don't know about you but I need some more.
This is a post for beginners and those not used to sewing stretch fabrics. Use the search tool in the sidebar to find mote posts for "sewing Newbies "
I have a disability as you know, I have Parkinsons, so please never give up on doing what you love, its just a question of finding different ways to do things.
I have been raiding my stash and finding any fabric with stretch, from Ponte Roma to a wool melange knit and this is my result.
Wednesday 21 October 2020
Sewing stretch Fabrics the easy way
Sewing for Beginners
An easy to sew dress in fabulous Stretch Velour
- Don't make it too clingy or it will show up the lumps and bumps we all have.
- Choose a thicker fabric with just a small amount of stretch
- Choose a darker colour and possibly a print
- Wear the correct underwear - there is a lot of very good shapewear and it will help you to feel confident
- Don't be frightened of accentuating your waist with a wide belt
Tuesday 20 October 2020
Pyjamas and lounge wear
All about our favourite clothes to relax in - pyjamas and lounge wear
These three fabrics were actually from Seasalt but they are no longer in stock. You will want to choose your own colours anyway so may I suggest either a. Cotton lawn or a cotton Voile.
Cotton Lawn
Cotton Voile
Both of these come in a wide range of colours, designs and prices