This is the first post in a five part tutorial for making a paper tape dress form that truly matches your measurements and body shape. Part 1: Introduction and Materials List Part 2: Preparation Part 3: Taping the Outer Form…
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Sewing Podcasts
I’ve recently become a podcast-aholic. Previously I’d listen to an occasional sewing related podcast episode when a blogger I follow would mention it, but I didn’t subscribe to any podcasts. It just seemed like too much of a hassle to…
Posted in Sewing
Bra Update
When sewing bloggers post about the pretty new bra they just sewed, I always wonder if the bra actually fits, if it’s comfortable, and if they are actually still wearing it months or years later. So here’s an update on…
Posted in Bra-making, Sewing
More DIY Dressmaker’s Tracing Paper
After making a double-sided tracing cloth using washable crayons, I decided to try making single sided tracing paper as well, since commercially available wax-free paper just doesn’t mark well, and professional waxed tracing paper is expensive and makes permanent marks…
Posted in Patternmaking, Sewing
3-Step Zig-Zag Disc for Singer Slant Machines
I’ve made 3D printed 3-step and 2-step zig-zag discs for vintage Singer sewing machines that take the top hat style fashion discs. The only multi-step zig-zag stitch these machines come with is a 4-step zig-zag, which in my opinion is…
Posted in Vintage Sewing Machines
Girl’s Jalie Jeans – A Happy Accident
A lot of my recent sewing projects have been for my kids. Jeans and t-shirts, mostly. I can’t believe the lengths I will go to to avoid clothes shopping. I would so much rather be doing selfish sewing, but then…
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How to Get Knit Neckband Ribbing the Perfect Length Every Time
I’ve tried various methods for calculating the length of knit neckbands. I did not get good results with the methods I used. First I looked for neckband calculations online, and then when I realized different people gave different advice, I…
Posted in Patternmaking
Labor Day Sale
All of the half scale dress form patterns in my Etsy and Craftsy shops are 20% off from August 31 through September 4!
Posted in Half-Scale Patternmaking and Sewing
DIY Dressmaker’s Tracing Cloth
Back in the day when I started sewing, the dressmaker’s tracing paper available to home sewers was waxy, similar to professional waxed tracing paper. It made good marks, but they were permanent. The wax-free tracing paper commonly available to home…
Posted in Patternmaking, Sewing
Brother 2340CV Cover Stitch Machine Survival Guide
I’ve had my Brother 2340CV cover stitch machine for about a year. I wanted a cover stitch machine that could make wide cover stitches, narrow cover stitches, and could use a binder attachment. Buying a cover stitch machine was already…
Posted in Sewing, Sewing machine reviews
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