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Top Tips For Sewing With Faux Fur Dressmaking Fabrics
Guide to everything faux fur fabric related, and tips on how to sew with these faux fur dressmaking fabrics.
Top Tips For Sewing with Faux Fur Backed Dressmaking Fabrics
Guide to everything faux fur backed fabric related, and tips on how to sew with these faux fur backed dressmaking fabrics.
Wool Suiting Fabric Sewing Inspiration
Take a look at what wool fabric is and a brief guide to wool suiting weights. Plus some sewing inspiration for using wool and wool blend suiting fabrics.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 9 - Icon's Week - Sew a Balenciaga Inspired Dress, Upcycle Ties + Make a Coco Chanel Inspired Outfit
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 9 season 10 was Icon's week - the judges set three challenges inspired by world renowned fashion design houses – Balenciaga, Gaultier and Chanel. We take a closer look at each challenge.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 8 - Diva Week - Sew a Fringe Dress, Upcycle Animal Print Fabric + Make a Stage Outfit
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 8 season 10 was Diva week - the contestants had to make a fringe mini dress inspired by Tina Turner, transform animal print garments into Diva loungewear and sew a stage garment for a Diva of their choice. We take a closer look at sewing fringe and our animal print fabrics.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 7 - Lingerie Week - Pyjama Shirt Making + Sewing a Bustier Dress
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 7 season 10 was lingerie week - the contestants had to make a pyjama top, transform shapewear into a new garment and sew a bustier dress. We take a closer look at a pyjama sewing pattern with piping, sewing your own shapewear and dressmaking fabrics for sewing a bustier dress.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 6 - Kids Week - Sequin Bomber Jacket Making + Children's Outfits Inspired By A Childhood Photo
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 6 season 10 was kid's week - the contestants had to make a sequin bomber jacket, animal fancy dress outfit towels and an outfit inspired by a childhood photo. We take a closer look at sewing with sequins, a fun quick child's fancy dress outfit and a variety of children's sewing patterns.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 5 - India Week - Nehru Jacket Making + Sewing a Dress Inspired By A Sari
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 5 season 10 - the contestants had to make a Nehru Jacket, transform madras cotton shirts + calico to make a summer garment, and make a dress that is inspired by elements of the sari. We take a look at our linen blend and check fabrics, as well as taking a closer look at Indian textiles + garments.
Great British Sewing Bee 2024 - Episode 4 - Reduce Reuse Recycle Week - Ideas for repurposing clothes + fabric printing tips
The Great British Sewing Bee episode 4 season 10 - the contestants had to make a quilted bag using scraps, transform unwanted clothes into a new outfit, and use a wedding dress to make a party outfit. We take a look at some scrap busting projects, up-cycling unwanted garments, fabric painting + fun party dresses!
Guide To Fabric Weight
Guide on fabric weight for dressmaking. It is important to take into account the weight of a fabric when choosing which fabric to use for your project. This is because normally the lighter a fabric is the more drapey it will be, although this isn't always the case.
Guide To Fabric Drape
Guide to different fabric drapes. Fabric drape describes how the fabric hangs under its own weight. It is important to consider fabric drape when you are choosing a fabric for your project as it will impact on your garment's fit and style.
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