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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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"Poppy" - just slip on!

"Poppy" - just slip on!

I'm working on some pretty complex patterns and kind of needed a break. So I thought: what is the simplest sewing pattern? Okay, I can think of several things. A skirt with an elastic waistband, for example. Ultimately, it became a blouse with kimono or bat sleeves. No closure, no dividing seams, no attached sleeves. The neckline is finished with a facing, but a bias tape is also possible, then you only have to cut out a single pattern piece.

Poppy is a nice cut for patterned fabrics, I think. You don't have to cut motifs apart.

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Tailor’s Ham

Tailor’s Ham

What is a "tailor’s ham" please? Never heard?

Correct pressing is very important when sewing, and such a pressing pillow be of great help, for example to iron darts softly. By pressing over the pillow, the fabric can be brought more into shape.

You can easily sew such a tailor’s ham yourself, a few scraps of fabric are enough for that.

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Christmas skirt "Gardenia"

Christmas skirt "Gardenia"

The year is coming to an end, and before we all retire on our well-deserved Christmas holiday, I have prepared a little present for you: the skirt pattern "Amana".

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Tipps zum Messen: Der Armdurchmesser

Tipps zum Messen: Der Armdurchmesser

Daisy als Rollkragenpulli

Daisy als Rollkragenpulli

Kleidung nähen mit einer Haushaltsnähmaschine

Kleidung nähen mit einer Haushaltsnähmaschine

Cardigan "Lily", a new free pattern

Cardigan "Lily", a new free pattern

Brrrr, no, winter is absolutely not my time of year. Dark, wet and above all cold - no thanks! Accordingly, one freshly sewn, cozy and extra long cardigan after the other is going into my closet. I can't have enough of these.

Do you feel the same? Then I have a pattern for you here.

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Kostenloser Schnitt: Langarmshirt "Daisy"

Kostenloser Schnitt: Langarmshirt "Daisy"

DIY - Halbe Füßlinge

DIY - Halbe Füßlinge

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