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Create buttonholes collar shirt

2017-10-15T17:02:44+10:00 By |Categories: Shirts|Comments Off on Create buttonholes collar shirt

Some men like to have their collar neat which means buttons and buttonholes.  Most people are scared of doing buttonholes.  Truly you do not have to be.  It's easy and in this video I explain how. But you do need to understand how your machine works.  A sewing machine is like a bike.  You have to get on a bike and keep trying (falling off sometimes) before you get it right.  Well [...]

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Glue vs. Stitching Which is best?

2017-09-20T17:34:33+10:00 By |Categories: Craft, Hints Tips and Ideas|Comments Off on Glue vs. Stitching Which is best?

Article provided by Sally Writes Glue vs. Stitching: Which is Best? The stitching and glue debate seems to be never-ending. While some are content with gluing everything from accessories to fabrics, others swear by stitching for everything. Contrary to some beliefs, there is a balance between the two bonding options that allows designers to use both options during the creative process. Here is a short guide for stitching and gluing. When to Sew Just to [...]

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Euro Jeans hem encased tip

2017-09-16T16:18:49+10:00 By |Categories: Hems, Hints Tips and Ideas, Jeans|Comments Off on Euro Jeans hem encased tip

Have you ever wanted to shorten some jeans that have the stonewashed look, but you want to keep that look?  And you know there is a quick option, but you don't like the seams showing on the inside?  Well in this video, I explain another way to shorten jeans, HOWEVER, sadly this is an exclusive video for Magic Circle. This is the type of video I want for my members.  Something that [...]

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Ironing tip on crease in trousers

2017-09-16T16:14:40+10:00 By |Categories: Hints Tips and Ideas, Ironing|Comments Off on Ironing tip on crease in trousers

When trousers are lain with side seam to side seam, it creates a crease line down the outside of the trousers.  And what that means (depending on the fabric) is that this crease line will stick out.  Making the person look bigger than they are. In this video I explain how I resolve this issue. Happy altering Judith

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Tip on cutting lining gown wedding dress

2017-09-16T16:27:08+10:00 By |Categories: Dresses and Gowns, Hems|Comments Off on Tip on cutting lining gown wedding dress

Have you ever wondered what is an easy way to shorten the lining on a gown when the outer fashion fabric is not straight?  When the other fabric is not straight, the amount of fabric being cut off at the front, sides and back will be different. And in almost all gowns the hem will not be straight.  It might be that the manufacturer did not cut it properly or it could [...]