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MingMakes
Sep 15, 20214 min read
Fitting the Sagebrush Top
How I fitted the lovely Sagebrush Top to give more room around the upper bust and rounded back
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MingMakes
Aug 8, 20216 min read
Fifi Eye Mask
A tutorial on how I hacked the free Fifi eye mask pattern, with neat binding and nose wire for excellent fit
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MingMakes
Jul 25, 20216 min read
Lilou Dress
A review of the Lilou Dress pattern, including my process for fitting, lining the whole dress and sewing with checks.
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MingMakes
Jul 25, 20212 min read
Adjusting waist on Lilou Dress after sewing bodice to skirt
How I adjusted the waist on the Lilou Dress having already sewn the skirt to the bodice.
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MingMakes
Jul 11, 20216 min read
How I lined the Lilou Dress skirt
A step-by-step description of how I lined the Lilou Dress skirt, and what I would change if doing it again.
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MingMakes
Jun 24, 20212 min read
Using checked fabric for my Lilou Dress
My experience with cutting and sewing with checked fabric on the Lilou Dress
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MingMakes
Jun 20, 20213 min read
Clemence Skirt
My experience with the Clemence Skirt pattern, including a tutorial on pattern matching and using InvisiGrip
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MingMakes
Jun 14, 20213 min read
How to pattern match a seam
A video and photo tutorial on how to pattern match a seam, such as the back seam of the Clemence skirt.
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MingMakes
May 16, 20213 min read
Using InvisiGrip to stop rulers from slipping
A tutorial on using InvisiGrip and how to apply it to prevent rulers from slipping
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MingMakes
May 2, 20213 min read
Using a double tracing wheel
Tutorial on using a double tracing wheel, used here to trace a seam allowance so it can be cut off to assess the fit of a toile.
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MingMakes
Apr 22, 20212 min read
Rolled hem tutorial
Tutorial on sewing a neat rolled hem with a rolled hemming foot
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MingMakes
Apr 11, 20214 min read
Mimi Blouse
My experience with the Mimi Blouse pattern, including tips for the collar, neat sleeve pleats and rolled hem.
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MingMakes
Apr 5, 20212 min read
Getting the Mimi Blouse collar to meet together at the top
Tutorial on getting the Mimi Blouse collar to meet together at the top.
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MingMakes
Mar 27, 20213 min read
Making a facing/binding exactly the right length for an opening
Tutorial on making a facing or binding exactly the right length for an opening, as demonstrated on the Mimi Blouse sleeve.
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MingMakes
Mar 21, 20213 min read
Reducing facing width on Mimi Blouse
Tutorial on reducing the facing width as used on the Mimi Blouse, due to it showing through sheer fabric.
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