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How to line sheer fabrics
Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Tutorials
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
Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Tutorials
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
Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Tutorials
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
Lauren's Top Sewing Tips Tutorials
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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The best scrap busting bag projects
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Seam finishes and buttonholes on bulky, thick fabrics

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Personalised Liberty Christmas Stocking Tutorial
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How to draft a hem facing
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How to draft a hem facing
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Stripe Matching
How to match stripes on a classic t-shirt pattern - Yay!
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The Ultimate Adventure Companion - The Luskentyre Bag
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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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Festive Fabric Cracker Tutorial
Add a handmade touch to your dinner table this festive season!
Pattern adjustment and fitting resources
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Pattern adjustment and fitting resources
Pattern adjustment and fitting resources
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Understanding woven cotton fabric for dressmaking
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How to make a simple elastic waistband skirt with pleated plisse fabric
A quick and easy make for the festive season!
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How to widen the straps and add a gathered peplum to the True Bias Ogden Cami
Lauren’s hints and tips for customising this popular summery pattern
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How to make a cheats patchwork quilt
Learn how to use fabric panels to create a simple quilt
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What are they and how to use them
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How to use Prym Vario pliers
to attach snaps, fasteners, poppers, buttons and rivets to your dressmaking projects!
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Sewing tools and gadgets
The g&g team test out some Prym Haberdashery tools and notions

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