Emma Cartmel

CARTEM.SEWING

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Welcome to my sewing blog dedicated to slowing down, celebrating the handmade wardrobe, and enjoying fashion mindfully! Here I share my sewing projects, tips, and inspiration to help you create a sustainable and unique wardrobe. Enjoy!

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How much fabric do you need? A simple estimation guide

No one likes getting halfway through a project only to run out of fabric—or being left with scraps that don’t work for anything. I’ve got...

May 87 min read

Understanding seam allowance: A simple guide

How do you know how much seam allowance to add around a pattern piece? Hopefully, this simple guide will help! Disclaimer: This article...

Apr 227 min read

Checking, Blending, and Truing Your Sewing Patterns – Part 1

This article focuses on the basics of truing, breaking down the key concepts to help you get started. Disclaimer: This article was...

Jan 215 min read

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About me

My name is Emma Cartmel, and I am an Aussie living in beautiful Munich with my husband, Ben, and our pug, Harley. While Munich has stolen a big part of my heart, I will always call Australia home!

I have degrees in Design (Fashion), Business (Marketing and Management), and Psychology, and experience working in education, and production, buying, and design within the clothing and textiles industry.

I have had a bit of a love/hate relationship with the fashion industry throughout my career...