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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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Fitting posts
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Mar 242 min
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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Jan 612 min
Zadie Jumpsuit 2 in velvet
Review of my gorgeous velvet Zadie Jumpsuit with gathered full length sleeves and satin binding
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Sep 16, 20239 min
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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Jul 8, 20234 min
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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Jun 23, 20237 min
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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May 27, 20234 min
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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Apr 18, 20234 min
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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Jan 28, 20235 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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Sep 25, 20225 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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Jul 19, 20224 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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Jun 3, 20224 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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Mar 13, 20227 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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Jan 27, 20228 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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Jan 27, 20223 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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Dec 18, 20214 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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Nov 14, 20215 min
Fitting the Frankie T-shirt
How I fit the Frankie t-shirt with stretch lace raglan sleeves
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Sep 15, 20214 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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