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MingMakes
Mar 25, 20232 min read
Heather Blazer lined pockets
Blog post showing the lined pockets on my Heather Blazer by The Friday Pattern Company, and describing how they were hand-stitched on.
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MingMakes
Mar 7, 20232 min read
New sewing studio: Part 1. Demolition
The beginning of my journey to create an amazing sewing studio in our holiday home in Pembroke, Wales.
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MingMakes
Feb 25, 20234 min read
Sienna Maker Jacket lined pockets
Details of how I lined the Sienna Maker Jacket pockets and neatly topstitched them on.
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MingMakes
Jan 28, 20235 min read
Fitting the Sienna Maker Jacket
Details on how I fit the Sienna Maker Jacket, with photos of my toiles and adjustments to remove front neckline gaping
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MingMakes
Oct 10, 20225 min read
Saguaro Set Top
My review of the Saguaro Set Top by the Friday Pattern Co, including fitting adjustments, how I got the waistband gathers even and my errors
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MingMakes
Sep 25, 20225 min read
Fitting the Saguaro Set Top
Fitting adjustments I made for the Saguaro Set top by the Friday Pattern Co, reducing excess fabric at the back and for my sloping shoulders
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MingMakes
Aug 22, 20224 min read
Saguaro Set Trousers / Pants
A full review of the Saguaro Set Trousers / Pants by the Friday Pattern Company, my fitting process, and tips on gathering the waistband
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MingMakes
Jul 19, 20224 min read
Fitting the Saguaro Set trousers / pants
Details on how I fit the Saguaro Set trousers / pants using tissue-fitting, adjustments for a well-fitting crotch, and the mistake I made!
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MingMakes
Jul 7, 20223 min read
How to sew a buttonhole with zigzag stitch (no buttonhole foot)
A tutorial on how to sew a buttonhole with a zigzag stitch and normal foot, without using the buttonhole foot or automatic setting.
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MingMakes
Jun 3, 20224 min read
Sagebrush Top 2
A second Sagebrush Top in double gauze gingham, describing how I reduced sleeve volume and where to place the armhole seam
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MingMakes
May 7, 20224 min read
Simple t-shirts
Overview of 4 simple t-shirts in different fabrics - cotton jersey, Tencel modal and ribbed Tencel jersey
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MingMakes
Apr 9, 20227 min read
Stella Hoodie
Full review of the Stella Hoodie by Tilly and the Buttons, including my fitting process and using shoelaces for a wide flat drawstring
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MingMakes
Mar 13, 20227 min read
Fitting the Stella Hoodie
Detailed post on my fitting journey with the Tilly and the Buttons Stella Hoodie, with photos of my toiles and all my adjustments
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MingMakes
Feb 23, 20222 min read
Cutting table and work surface
An adjustable height cutting table and work surface, using metal trestles so it can still be dismantled fairly easily if space is tight.
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MingMakes
Feb 5, 20224 min read
Freya Dress
My full review of the Tilly and the Buttons Freya knit dress. Lots of photos and details of my fitting process and challenges.
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MingMakes
Jan 27, 20228 min read
Fitting the Freya knit dress
How I fitted the Freya knit dress from Tilly and the Buttons, describing my full process and thoughts and lots of photos of my toiles.
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MingMakes
Jan 27, 20223 min read
Rounded back adjustment without centre back seam or shoulder dart
Step-by-step tutorial on how I did a rounded back adjustment without a centre back seam or shoulder dart
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MingMakes
Dec 19, 20219 min read
Liberty Zina Wrap Skirt / Simplicity 8606
Full detailed review on the Liberty Zina Wrap Skirt / Simplicity 8606 pattern, including how I shortened the curved ruffle
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MingMakes
Dec 18, 20214 min read
How to shorten a curved ruffle
Tutorial on how to shorten a curved ruffle as demonstrated on the Liberty Zina wrap skirt / Simplicity 8606
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MingMakes
Nov 20, 20215 min read
Frankie T-Shirt
Full review of the Frankie T-Shirt by Tilly & The Buttons with my stretch lace sleeve version, including all my fitting adjustments
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MingMakes
Nov 14, 20215 min read
Fitting the Frankie T-shirt
How I fit the Frankie t-shirt with stretch lace raglan sleeves
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MingMakes
Oct 17, 20213 min read
My sewing station
Photos of my new sewing station with pegboards and storage installed
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MingMakes
Sep 18, 20215 min read
Sagebrush Top
Review of the Sagebrush Top, including my process for fitting, how I did French seams without bulk on the ruffle, and lots of other tips
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MingMakes
Sep 17, 20213 min read
French seam a gathered ruffle without bulk
Tutorial on how to sew a French seam on a gathered ruffle without the bulk
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