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3 Edge Finish Techniques
How you finish the seams on a garment can make or break the quality. Leaving raw edges on your garments can lead to unstable seams and fraying threads. This can quickly diminish the life of your garment. It’s rare to find a garment from the store with unfinished seams. Honestly, thinking back, I’m not sure…
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How to Sew a Double Turn Hem
The double turn hem is a very common hem type and can be used to finish a multitude of garments. It’s a very clean looking finish that can easily take your sewing skills to the next level. Here are a few criteria I look for when deciding to use a double turn hem: Why use a double turn hem?…
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How to Organize Digital Sewing Patterns
What are pattern record cards? Pattern record cards are exactly what they sound like. They’re a way to keep a record of your sewing patterns. They give you an easily accessible overview of the pattern in your own words. Why are pattern record cards necessary? One word. Organization. Everyone from corporate patternmakers to beginner seamstresses…
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How to Sew a Ladder Stitch
I don’t know what I’d do without my sewing machine. It helps me zip through projects that would otherwise take days if I had to hand sew them all. But what if I told you there were some things your sewing machine can’t do (gasp!)? When it comes to mending and finishing projects in a…
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All About Invisible Zippers
Invisible zippers are so important when it comes to sewing your own clothes and even home decor. I used to avoid any project that involved an invisible zipper. Call it the laziness in me, but I had a strong dislike for them. I wasn’t able to avoid them as easily in fashion school, but thankfully,…
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All About the Hook & Eye
If you didn’t know already, I have another job besides running Tailored Trends. I also work as a technical designer for a cheerleading company here in North Texas. We work on cheerleading uniforms for everything from middle school teams to professional teams. A couple months ago, we worked on a uniform for a cheerleading team that…
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Parts of a Necktie
Before I patterned the Tailored Tie, my knowledge of necktie terminology was basically nonexistent. After making the pattern though, I’m beginning to feel like a pro. If you’re not caught up on the lingo yet, don’t worry. This guide is here to help you understand the different parts of a necktie. A) Tipping: The tipping…
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Sewing With Stripes
Anyone else drawn to stripes? It’s a curse and a blessing. I love the look of stripes, but sewing with them can be so frustrating. The perfectionist in me cringes every time I’m sewing stripes and they don’t match up along the seams. SHOPPING FOR STRIPES In school, one of the ways we learned how…