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Julia, a tall woman with long brown hair, is wearing a mid length blue dress with orange flowers on it. She is wearing orange shoes and a striped bracelet.

Pattern Review – Know Me by Mimi G ME2016

Leave a Comment / Dressmaking, Projects, sewing techniques, Wedding / By Julia Hincks

My version and review of the Know Me by Mimi G Beauty’ J’adore ME16 pattern. Made using cotton lawn ‘Pesca’ fabric from Fabric Godmother

Pattern Matching with Tartan and Plaid Fabrics

Dressmaking, How to, Projects, sewing techniques, Tutorials / By Julia Hincks

My top tips for perfect pattern matching when using tartan and plaid fabrics

Sewing with Shirring Elastic on a Sewing Machine

2 Comments / Dressmaking, sewing techniques, Tutorials / By Julia Hincks

How to sew with shirring elastic on a sewing machine to create a gathered elasticated effect on sleeves, cuffs, necklines and waistlines.

How to Cover Buttons with Fabric

2 Comments / Dressmaking, sewing techniques, Tutorials / By Julia Hincks

What are covered buttons and how do you cover them? This blog post shows 3 methods to cover buttons with fabric including the use of a self cover button tool.

sewing techniques

Pattern Review – Know Me by Mimi G ME2016

Pattern Matching with Tartan and Plaid Fabrics

Sewing with Shirring Elastic on a Sewing Machine

How to Cover Buttons with Fabric

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