Welcome to this fourth part of the Zinnia Sewalong. In this post we are going to start sewing, yay! Some of the fundamentals we’ll be covering include seam allowances, button plackets (version 1), stitch length and width, pressing a seam, and staystitching. We will also explain how to use fusible interfacing, sew a basic seam, and finally how to do gathering and pleats.
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Welcome to the (long awaited) Part 3 of the Zinnia Sewalong. In this post we'll be discussing the importance of making a toile, pattern cutting layouts, pinning and marking, and how to cut out your fabric.
Read MoreFor those of you who are following our Zinnia Sewalong, we just wanted to put out a wee apology for the delay of Part 3. Our household has been struck with illness this past week, but we're feeling better now and typing up the next installment. We hope to have it posted in the next day or two.
Thank you all so much for your patience. This is our first Sewalong, so we're learning a bit about forward planning!
A couple of years ago, we managed to make it along to the Glasgow School of Art Degree show to take in some of the work of the final year Textile Design students. One of the highlights for us was the work of Textile Designer Jo Faulkner. We fell in love with Jo's prints the moment we lay eyes on them.
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In today's post we're going to continue our preparation for sewing the skirt. In Part 1 we focused on the pattern front as well as the tools, supplies and fabric options for the garment. Today we're going to discuss how to take your body measurements, choosing a size to make, and how much fabric you'll need for your chosen pattern size. We'll also give you some suggestions for fabric shopping and we'll have a wee chat about pre-washing fabrics. And to round off, there will be a quick tutorial on tracing your pattern and I will explain the Finished Garment Measurements on the pattern back.
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