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Itβs been a minute since I took a hard look at Seamwork. Has my opinion changed on the product in four years? […]
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Want to sew a pair of bibs but donβt feel like figuring out how to sew the traditional overalls buckles, strap adjusters, and buttons? Try D-ring straps. […]
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What you call this garment — dungarees, bibs, overalls, bib overalls — depends on your global location. The Stitch Sisters, the delightful sewing duo from the U.K., call them dungarees, and they produced a DIY βdungasβ pattern thatβs worth your while. […]
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Weight of fabric is the mass of a textile over a specific area — as in 2-D space, length-times-width area. In plain language, itβs how much one square yard or one square meter of fabric weighs when you drop it on a scale. Factors that impact fabric weight include: […]
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Knit garments are fun to wear — and sew, once you get the hang of working with stretch material. But, how do you choose a knit fabric that’s just right for your next T-shirt, dress, or activewear? […]
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Butterick B6051 deserved an immediate encore, so thatβs what I did: sewed one right after the other. […]