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How to line sheer fabrics
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How to line sheer fabrics

Lining fabrics that are sheer and see-through with the 'make two' lining method

How to use cuffing for jumper and sweatshirt patterns
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How to use cuffing for jumper and sweatshirt patterns

Lauren shares her tips and hints for giving your jumper and sweater projects a professional finish with cuffing fabric.

How to use cuffing for sleeve cuffs and hem bands
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How to use cuffing for sleeve cuffs and hem bands

This is part 3 of my cuffing top tips. In this post I’ll show you how to use cuffing for sleeve cuffs and hem bands.

How to use cuffing for a neckband
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How to use cuffing for a neckband

This is part 2 of my cuffing top tips. In this post I’ll show you how to use cuffing for a neckband using cuffing and tubular ribbing.

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Fabric Focus Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Tutorials
Seam finishes and buttonholes on bulky, thick fabrics

Laurens Top Hints and Tips

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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Washing and caring for your fabric and handmade clothes
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Laurens Top Tips for Sewing with Silk Fabric
Pattern ideas, how to launder, cutting out and much more!
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Dressmaking for complete beginners - Best Sewing Sewing Patterns
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Dressmaking for Complete Beginners - Best Fabrics for a first time project
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Fabric Focus Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Laurens Top Tips for Sewing with Cotton Double Gauze
Get ideas and inspiration for how to sew with this fabric and what to make!
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Tutorials
Lauren's Top Tips for Matching Checks in your dressmaking projects
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
The Ultimate Dressmakers Gift Guide 2023
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
How to work out fabric requirements and cutting layouts
Laurens top tips to help you get the most out of your fabric for your dressmaking projects!
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Embroidered Mesh Top and Skirt
Tips on Sewing and Lining this gorgeous fabric
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Laurens Guide to interfacing and tapes for dressmaking
Discover new ways to make sewing your own garments much easier!
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
Common Sewing and dressmaking myths and misbeliefs
And how to reframe them!
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Lauren's Latest Make Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Sewing projects Sewspiration
My Fibremood Gladys Dress
With Cover Button Tutorial
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
My top tips for accurate cutting out when dressmaking
Follow these tips for dressmaking success!
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Fabric Focus Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
The Ultimate Guide to Linen Fabrics for Summer Sewing
Get sewing for summer with Laurens tips and inspiration!
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips
My top 4 tips for organising your sewing and dressmaking supplies
Get control of your stash of fabrics and sewing patterns once and for all!
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Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Sewing projects Tutorials
Everything you need to know about PDF Sewing Patterns
What are they and how to use them

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