This week, I made lounge trousers for a man. I started off making a block for basic trousers using his measurements. I used green pen to mark the front piece and red for the back: I then traced the front piece as well as the back piece onto a new piece of paper each. I… Continue reading Sewing course 2024 (04)
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During this week’s sewing class we were shown some techniques and materials for creating applique, reverse applique, and free-motion embroidery. I made this really fun applique artwork (see below for how I made this). It’s for sale in my eBay shop: One material that was shown is dissolvable fabric. It looks like thick cling film,… Continue reading Sewing course 2024 (3)
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In the second session of my sewing class I decided to get started with applique and reverse applique to create my own textile. I got inspired by the many samples that are on display in the classroom. I took photos of some of this: Below is the start I made. It took me almost 2.5h… Continue reading Sewing course 2024 (2)
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I had such a good time at the sewing course last year, that I decided to enroll in the first one of this year as well. I’ve set out a few aims for myself: Dress: Pant: Update: I made the dress! I am considering cutting up the panels that make up the shoulder straps as… Continue reading Sewing course 2024 (1)