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MingMakes
- Nov 20
- 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
- 5 min
Fitting the Frankie T-shirt
How I fit the Frankie t-shirt with stretch lace raglan sleeves
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MingMakes
- Sep 18
- 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
- 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
- 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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MingMakes
- Aug 8
- 6 min
Fifi Eye Mask
A tutorial on how I hacked the free Fifi eye mask pattern, with neat binding and nose wire for excellent fit
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MingMakes
- Jul 25
- 6 min
Lilou Dress
A review of the Lilou Dress pattern, including my process for fitting, lining the whole dress and sewing with checks.
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MingMakes
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Adjusting waist on Lilou Dress after sewing bodice to skirt
How I adjusted the waist on the Lilou Dress having already sewn the skirt to the bodice.
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MingMakes
- Jul 11
- 6 min
How I lined the Lilou Dress skirt
A step-by-step description of how I lined the Lilou Dress skirt, and what I would change if doing it again.
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MingMakes
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Using checked fabric for my Lilou Dress
My experience with cutting and sewing with checked fabric on the Lilou Dress
36
MingMakes
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Clemence Skirt
My experience with the Clemence Skirt pattern, including a tutorial on pattern matching and using InvisiGrip
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MingMakes
- Jun 14
- 3 min
How to pattern match a seam
A video and photo tutorial on how to pattern match a seam, such as the back seam of the Clemence skirt.
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MingMakes
- May 16
- 3 min
Using InvisiGrip to stop rulers from slipping
A tutorial on using InvisiGrip and how to apply it to prevent rulers from slipping
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MingMakes
- May 2
- 3 min
Using a double tracing wheel
Tutorial on using a double tracing wheel, used here to trace a seam allowance so it can be cut off to assess the fit of a toile.
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MingMakes
- Apr 22
- 2 min
Rolled hem tutorial
Tutorial on sewing a neat rolled hem with a rolled hemming foot
46
MingMakes
- Apr 11
- 4 min
Mimi Blouse
My experience with the Mimi Blouse pattern, including tips for the collar, neat sleeve pleats and rolled hem.
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MingMakes
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Getting the Mimi Blouse collar to meet together at the top
Tutorial on getting the Mimi Blouse collar to meet together at the top.
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MingMakes
- Mar 27
- 3 min
Making a facing/binding exactly the right length for an opening
Tutorial on making a facing or binding exactly the right length for an opening, as demonstrated on the Mimi Blouse sleeve.
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MingMakes
- Mar 21
- 3 min
Reducing facing width on Mimi Blouse
Tutorial on reducing the facing width as used on the Mimi Blouse, due to it showing through sheer fabric.
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