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Sewing panty elastic
This video helped me a lot when first learning how to attach the elastics. I typically get my elastics from Bra Builders, as they have a decent selection of types and colors. Before sewing the elastic To get to this point, the panties must have been drafted, cut out, and the main pieces assembled. Here are some…
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Bralette support
During the GBSB 2021, the science of support was a surprisingly helpful in understanding how support is built into bras and bralettes. Monica O’Rourke Bravo of Bravo Bellas gave a presentation detailing how bralettes derive support. The band The band is one of (if not the most) important aspects in determining support. Below are a few aspects…
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Adding a waistband with a zipper
This was one of those things that had me baffled me for years. What order do you attach it in? Do you sew the zipper onto the skirt first or add the waistband then the zipper? Many frustrating nights in the sewing room later, I finally have it figured out. Construction *Before you start: Stay…
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Slouch clutch
Construction Cut all pieces. Construct outer body pieces, if necessary. Attach facings to lining pieces, and topstitch towards lining. Trim excess seam allowance. Attach tag to inner piece lining, just below stitching line. Attach zipper and lining pocket to inner body piece. Mark rectangle on RS of body piece and WS of lining piece. Line…
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Button-down shirt
Complete each block before proceeding to the next step. Step 1 Cut all pieces. Front x2, back yoke x2, back x1, sleeves x2, under collar x3, collar x2, cuffs x6, sleeve plackets x2 Step 2 Prepare collar and undercollar. Stitch collar pieces RS together. Clip corners, flip RS out, and press. Place collar between 3…
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How to attach applique
Below are simple applique techniques. I found these on p. 40 in the book sew me! sewing home decor by Choly Knight. Adhesive method Use two-sided fusible web as if it were an iron-on patch. Fusible web: Heavy duty Stitch: None Fabric: Felt Good for projects that won’t be washed often Floating method Only a small section…
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Yardage
Accessories GARMENT FABRIC TYPE 45” 57”/60” NOTES Slouch clutch Faux leatherLining: cotton iPad case Canvas, non-stretchLining: cotton – – Gym bag Upholstery vinyl, canvas Lining: 19″ cotton 19″ vinyl+3″ for contrasting zipper piece (optional) 2 1/2 yd. of 1 1/2″ webbing12″ purse zipper Gloves Faux leather, fuzzy on wrong side, some 2-way stretch 1/3 yd.…