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MingMakes
- May 7
- 4 min
Simple t-shirts
Overview of 3 simple t-shirts in different fabrics - cotton jersey and tencel modal jersey
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MingMakes
- Apr 9
- 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
- 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
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MingMakes
- Feb 23
- 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
- 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
- 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 or my toiles.
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MingMakes
- Jan 27
- 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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MingMakes
- Dec 18, 2021
- 4 min
How to shorten a curved ruffle
Tutorial on how to shorten a curved ruffle as demonstrated on the Liberty Zina wrap skirt / Simplicity 8606
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MingMakes
- Nov 20, 2021
- 5 min
Frankie T-Shirt
Full review of the Frankie T-Shirt by Tilly & The Buttons with my stretch lace sleeve version, including all my fitting adjustments
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MingMakes
- Nov 14, 2021
- 5 min
Fitting the Frankie T-shirt
How I fit the Frankie t-shirt with stretch lace raglan sleeves
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MingMakes
- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
My sewing station
Photos of my new sewing station with pegboards and storage installed
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MingMakes
- Sep 18, 2021
- 5 min
Sagebrush Top
Review of the Sagebrush Top, including my process for fitting, how I did French seams without bulk on the ruffle, and lots of other tips
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MingMakes
- Sep 17, 2021
- 3 min
French seam a gathered ruffle without bulk
Tutorial on how to sew a French seam on a gathered ruffle without the bulk
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MingMakes
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
Fitting the Sagebrush Top
How I fitted the lovely Sagebrush Top to give more room around the upper bust and rounded back
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