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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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Tips & techniques
MingMakes
- Feb 25
- 4 min
Sienna Maker Jacket lined pockets
Details of how I lined the Sienna Maker Jacket pockets and neatly topstitched them on.
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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
- 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
- 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
- Jul 25, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 2 min
Using checked fabric for my Lilou Dress
My experience with cutting and sewing with checked fabric on the Lilou Dress
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MingMakes
- Jun 14, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 2 min
Rolled hem tutorial
Tutorial on sewing a neat rolled hem with a rolled hemming foot
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MingMakes
- Apr 5, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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, 2021
- 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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