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MingMakes
Sep 1512 min read
Qipao / Cheongsam dress with lace
My review of the stunning Qipao / Cheongsam dress by Porcupine Patterns with beautiful lace detail and metallic fabric
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MingMakes
May 236 min read
The Avid Seamstress Blouse review
My review of the Avid Seamstress Blouse, sewn on the wonderful Creative Spirit Retreat in polka dot cotton and self-cover buttons
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MingMakes
Apr 277 min read
Fitting the Avid Seamstress Blouse
Details of how I fitted The Blouse pattern by The Avid Seamstress, including upper and lower rounded back and sleeve adjustments
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MingMakes
Apr 78 min read
Kelly Anorak
Review of the Kelly Anorak in dry oilskin, with details of how I corrected a 1cm discrepancy in my zip, and where I got my silver hardware
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MingMakes
Mar 242 min read
Fitting the Kelly Anorak
Details of how I fitted the Kelly Anorak by Closet Core Patterns, with upper rounded back adjustment
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MingMakes
Feb 116 min read
New Look 6545 Bomber Jacket
My review of the New Look 6545 bomber jacket in embroidered floral chambray and lined with Bremsilk, a superb pattern and fabric pairing
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MingMakes
Jan 222 min read
An alteration - shortening a RTW pleated skirt
A simple alteration to shorten a rtw pleated skirt, marking the new hem on the machine and finishing with a rolled hem on the overlocker.
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MingMakes
Jan 612 min read
Zadie Jumpsuit 2 in velvet
Review of my gorgeous velvet Zadie Jumpsuit with gathered full length sleeves and satin binding
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MingMakes
Dec 10, 202312 min read
Eden Coat
Review of the Eden Coat by Tilly and the Buttons in a beautiful blue and white checked wool, with details of my pattern matching journey
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MingMakes
Oct 15, 20236 min read
Winter Coat workshop with Claire Tyler
My review of the Winter Coat workshop with Claire Tyler, where I made the Eden Coat by Tilly and the Buttons
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MingMakes
Sep 16, 20239 min read
Ginger Jeans
My review of the Ginger Jeans by Closet Core Patterns, made in stretch denim with high-waist and stovepipe leg, at a Guthrie&Ghani workshop
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MingMakes
Sep 2, 20235 min read
Making Your Perfect Fit Jeans workshop at Guthrie&Ghani
I booked this workshop at Guthrie&Ghani shortly after attending the Jeans Drafting workshop at Like Sew Amazing. I had a fitted pattern...
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MingMakes
Aug 1, 20239 min read
Zadie Jumpsuit
My review of the Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory, including fitting adjustments and toiles, construction and dealing with the tricky binding
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MingMakes
Jul 8, 20234 min read
Draft Your Perfect Jeans workshop at Like Sew Amazing
Review of the Draft Your Perfect Jeans workshop at Like Sew Amazing, including details of the workshop, sewing space and location
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MingMakes
Jun 23, 20237 min read
Fitting the Zadie Jumpsuit
Details on how I fit the Zadie Jumpsuit, with the help of FinaMakes in a workshop at Like Sew Amazing
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MingMakes
Jun 5, 20237 min read
Heather Blazer
My review of the Heather Blazer by the Friday Pattern Company, including my fitting and construction details, and Claire Tyler's workshop
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MingMakes
May 27, 20234 min read
Fitting the Heather Blazer
Details on how I fit the Heather Blazer by The Friday Pattern Company, including my process with photos of my toiles and adjustments
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MingMakes
May 8, 20236 min read
Lynda Maynard’s RTW Sienna Maker Jacket class
My experience with Lynda Maynard RTW Jacket class, an 8 week online course to sew the Sienna Maker Jacket by Closet Core Patterns
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MingMakes
Apr 30, 20239 min read
Sienna Maker Jacket
Detailed review of the Sienna Maker Jacket by Closet Core Patterns, including my fitting journey, seam finishes and channel-stitched belt
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MingMakes
Apr 18, 20234 min read
Jumpsuit Weekender workshop with Serefina Taylor (FinaMakes)
Review of the Jumpsuit Weekender workshop at Bristol fabric store Like Sew Amazing to fit the Zadie Jumpsuit pattern by Paper Theory
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MingMakes
Apr 8, 20232 min read
Tulip Hiroshima pins and needles
My discovery of Tulip Hiroshima pins and needles which glide smoothly due to being polished in a way to minimise contact with the fabric
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MingMakes
Mar 26, 20237 min read
Classic Blazer workshop with Claire Tyler
My review of Claire Tyler's Classic Blazer workshop which I learnt so much from, including accommodation and food options if staying over
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MingMakes
Mar 25, 20232 min read
Heather Blazer lined pockets
Blog post showing the lined pockets on my Heather Blazer by The Friday Pattern Company, and describing how they were hand-stitched on.
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MingMakes
Mar 7, 20232 min read
New sewing studio: Part 1. Demolition
The beginning of my journey to create an amazing sewing studio in our holiday home in Pembroke, Wales.
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