Last year I fell in love with historical sewing videos on YouTube. The channels of Bernadette Banner and Morgan Donner are particularly noteworthy. Even though I will probably never have such endless patience when sewing by hand, I would like to try something like this. It's definitely miles beyond my comfort zone, but I want to see how far I can get. What are the differences to modern styles? Maybe I can also learn something.
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Bad weather, right? One storm chases the next. I need cozy clothes. For example a new hoodie. I don't really want to take off my new "Dandelion" hoodie anymore.
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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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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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Ah, I'm delighted that I've finally finished another pattern. And such a beautiful one ;)
Clove: a classic, tailored women's blouse with a turn-down collar, button placket and cuffs on the long sleeves. The hem is gently rounded and sits slightly higher at the sides - this conceals wide hips.
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