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A beginner's wardrobe - part 5 - A not so basic T-Shirt - with video

A beginner's wardrobe - part 5 - A not so basic T-Shirt - with video

Time for T-Shirts! I would say, jersey is for the advanced beginners. What do you think?

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A beginner's wardrobe - Part 4 - A simple blouse with all-in-one sleeves and bust dart

A beginner's wardrobe - Part 4 - A simple blouse with all-in-one sleeves and bust dart

For todays episode of my sewing for beginners video I am revisiting an older pattern of mine, the blouse poppy. But I did make a second version for this blouse, since I was always unhappy with the lack of a bust dart. Bust darts improve the fit for larger busts so much!

So in this video, you will learn ho to sew bust darts and facings.

More in the video.

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A beginner's wardobe - Part 3 - How to sew a pair of pants

A beginner's wardobe - Part 3 - How to sew a pair of pants

This is already part three of my series! Today I show you how to sew an easy pair of pants with en elasticated waistband and patch pocket. This is kind of the sister of my skirt video two weeks ago.

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A beginner's wardobe - Part 2 - How to sew a skirt

A beginner's wardobe - Part 2 - How to sew a skirt

Okay, part two of my video series for beginners is out. Today we are sewing a basic skirt with half-elasticated back and patch pockets.

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A beginner's wardrobe - Part 1 - How to sew a reversible bag

A beginner's wardrobe - Part 1 - How to sew a reversible bag

In the coming weeks I'm planning a small series of videos aimed at beginners. The first video deals with general basic sewing and pattern knowledge and we sew a reversible bag - a new edition of one of my first patterns from 2011! 

I hope the video explains everything you need. Otherwise just let me know!

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How do I take all these measurements? - with Video

How do I take all these measurements? - with Video

I sat down and create a video instruction on how to take all the measurements that are available on my website right now. I case you wondered: Where the heck whould I measure that?

So there are no more excuses, create a pattern in your own size now! ;) 

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A detachable hood for my coat - with video

A detachable hood for my coat - with video

I didn't plan for a hood, but I had some fabric leftover that was just the right size for a detachable hood.

More information in the video.

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My dream coat has come true - with video

My dream coat has come true - with video

I have been dreaming about a long, red, woll winter coat for quite some time. Now I made it happen!

If you want to see how, check out the video.

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New pattern kit and a related video

New pattern kit and a related video

A new pattern kit is live. Create dress patterns for stretchy fabric and combine bodice and skirt options.

More in the video.

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A dress with tie collar - with video

A dress with tie collar - with video

New video today! This time a am sewing a princessline dress with a tie collar. And a ton of buttons.

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