Emma Cartmel
How to Press: A Simple Guide
Pressing is one of those often-overlooked steps in sewing, but trust me—it’s worth it. Sure, it might feel like an extra hassle at the...
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 244 min read
Ready to draft your own patterns? Here’s what you’ll need to get started
Here is a list of some of the tools I would recommend to get you started in drafting your own patterns, or altering an existing one. This...
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 105 min read
What to consider when choosing fabric: A beginners guide
In this guide, I’ll share five key considerations to help you feel more confident about picking the perfect fabric for your next project....
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 34 min read
A handy guide to unpicking
Unpicking stitches is an inevitable part of sewing. Sure it's not fun, but knowing how to do it correctly can save you time and protect...
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 35 min read
How to pre-wash fabric: A simple guide
Sure it isn't the most exciting thing to do, and it may be tempting to skip when all you want to do is dive straight into your new...
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Emma Cartmel
Aug 186 min read
Common sewing and pattern making terms defined
New to sewing or pattern making and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the terminology? From draping to selvedges, this mini glossary has...
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Emma Cartmel
Aug 135 min read
Understanding sewing machine needles
Picking the right needle can improve stitch quality, make for a better sewing experience, and even keep your machine running smoother for...
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Emma Cartmel
Aug 35 min read
Understanding sewing patterns: A simple guide to symbols and markings
These markings are guides that help you navigate the sewing process, ensuring that you cut, align, and assemble your fabric pieces...
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 304 min read
How to take your body measurements: A concise guide
A handy guide for ensuring accurate body measurements that will help achieve the perfect fit. This article is a paid-for post , and I...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 284 min read
How to: Understand the grain of fabric
The grain line plays a pretty key role in garment construction with the potential to influence the fit, appearance, and stability of...
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Jun 11, 20233 min read
How to: Sew a dart
Darts are a common and straightforward technique in garment construction that help shape a garment. Whether it's a single straight,...
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Emma Cartmel
Apr 6, 20235 min read
How to: Use a bias tape maker
With a little tool called a bias tape maker, making your own bias binding becomes super easy. Bias binding is essentially a strip of...
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Jan 1, 20236 min read
How to: Seam finishes
Finishing a seam edge becomes essential to completing a garment. But how do you know which seam finish is best for the fabric or garment?...
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Emma Cartmel
Nov 6, 20227 min read
How to: Create a toile
A toile is essentially a test garment that is used to check sizing, fit, and proportion. There are typically two different types of...
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Aug 16, 20224 min read
How to: Sew on a button
Whether you are finishing off a project or needing to re-attach a button that has fallen off, the act of hand sewing a button is a great...
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Jul 31, 20223 min read
How to: Machine gather
A fun, and super useful technique that is well worth mastering. First things first. Why gather? Gathers essentially create fullness by...
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 26, 20225 min read
How to: Read a sewing pattern envelope
Understanding a sewing pattern envelope will go a long way in ensuring you buy the right pattern, but also all the required materials and...
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