When I first start sewing, sleeves gave me the heebie geebies. They look so difficult. But I quickly realised after … More
Author: poppykettle
Sewist. Feminist. Industrial Engineer.
101: Catch stitch
As I’m attempting to create a sort of archive for any sewing knowledge I learn along the way, as well … More
V8307: Under Construction
Once all my pattern pieces were interfaced, underlined and overlocked, I basted them together with a long stitch (easier to … More
V8307: The secrets of underlining
My fabric has made its attitude loud and clear: TOUCH ME AND I WILL FRAY. I had planned on underlining … More
V1549: DVF dress construction
Usually with non-stretch fabric I always make a toile, so I can get the proportions right. But each stretch fabric behaves … More
V1549: Sewing with Stretch
As I never have just one project on the go – I’m currently mid-way through sewing my first stretch garment. … More
Book Review: A complete course on making a professional suit
Tailoring: A Complete Course on Making a Professional SuitEdited by Peg Couch, Published by Fox Chapel Publishing. Synopsis:“A classically tailored suit … More
V8307: Toile Time
So I’ve completed and tweaked my jacket ‘Toile’ (which is basically just a test garment made from unbleached cotton calico) … More
V8307: the Armani spin-off jacket
Above is a gorgeous red number from Armani’s Autumn 2005 RTW collection. Below is the line drawing for Vogue 8307. Ok, so I … More
Hello World
Welcome! Things are still under construction, but it is my intention for this blog to eventually become an archive of techniques, … More
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