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MingMakes
Jan 222 min read
An alteration - shortening a RTW pleated skirt
A simple alteration to shorten a rtw pleated skirt, marking the new hem on the machine and finishing with a rolled hem on the overlocker.
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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
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
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
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
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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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 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 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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