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MingMakes
- 20 hours ago
- 4 min
Fitting the Sienna Maker Jacket
Details on how I fit the Sienna Maker Jacket, with photos of my toiles and adjustments to remove front neckline gaping
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MingMakes
- Oct 10, 2022
- 5 min
Saguaro Set Top
My review of the Saguaro Set Top by the Friday Pattern Co, including fitting adjustments, how I got the waistband gathers even and my errors
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MingMakes
- Sep 25, 2022
- 5 min
Fitting the Saguaro Set Top
Fitting adjustments I made for the Saguaro Set top by the Friday Pattern Co, reducing excess fabric at the back and for my sloping shoulders
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MingMakes
- Aug 22, 2022
- 4 min
Saguaro Set Trousers / Pants
A full review of the Saguaro Set Trousers / Pants by the Friday Pattern Company, my fitting process, and tips on gathering the waistband
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MingMakes
- Jul 19, 2022
- 4 min
Fitting the Saguaro Set trousers / pants
Details on how I fit the Saguaro Set trousers / pants using tissue-fitting, adjustments for a well-fitting crotch, and the mistake I made!
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MingMakes
- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
How to sew a buttonhole with zigzag stitch (no buttonhole foot)
A tutorial on how to sew a buttonhole with a zigzag stitch and normal foot, without using the buttonhole foot or automatic setting.
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MingMakes
- Jun 3, 2022
- 4 min
Sagebrush Top 2
A second Sagebrush Top in double gauze gingham, describing how I reduced sleeve volume and where to place the armhole seam
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MingMakes
- May 7, 2022
- 4 min
Simple t-shirts
Overview of 4 simple t-shirts in different fabrics - cotton jersey, Tencel modal and ribbed Tencel jersey
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MingMakes
- Apr 9, 2022
- 7 min
Stella Hoodie
Full review of the Stella Hoodie by Tilly and the Buttons, including my fitting process and using shoelaces for a wide flat drawstring
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MingMakes
- Mar 13, 2022
- 7 min
Fitting the Stella Hoodie
Detailed post on my fitting journey with the Tilly and the Buttons Stella Hoodie, with photos of my toiles and all my adjustments
139 views
MingMakes
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
Cutting table and work surface
An adjustable height cutting table and work surface, using metal trestles so it can still be dismantled fairly easily if space is tight.
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MingMakes
- Feb 5, 2022
- 4 min
Freya Dress
My full review of the Tilly and the Buttons Freya knit dress. Lots of photos and details of my fitting process and challenges.
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MingMakes
- Jan 27, 2022
- 8 min
Fitting the Freya knit dress
How I fitted the Freya knit dress from Tilly and the Buttons, describing my full process and thoughts and lots of photos of my toiles.
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MingMakes
- Jan 27, 2022
- 3 min
Rounded back adjustment without centre back seam or shoulder dart
Step-by-step tutorial on how I did a rounded back adjustment without a centre back seam or shoulder dart
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MingMakes
- Dec 19, 2021
- 9 min
Liberty Zina Wrap Skirt / Simplicity 8606
Full detailed review on the Liberty Zina Wrap Skirt / Simplicity 8606 pattern, including how I shortened the curved ruffle
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