Emma Cartmel
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
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
Jun 303 min read
Lost your 'sewing mojo'?
This term 'sewing mojo' describes the creative drive that keeps us excited and passionate about our sewing projects.
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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
May 138 min read
Customised sewing patterns with PicknSew
If you've ever struggled to achieve that perfect fit, I highly recommend PicknSew and their customisable, made-to-measure sewing patterns.
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Emma Cartmel
Jun 30, 20227 min read
June wrap-up
Let's slow down, celebrate the handmade, and enjoy fashion mindfully. The dreaded Covid finally caught up with me this month. So a large...
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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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Emma Cartmel
May 31, 20225 min read
May wrap-up
Lacking sewing inspiration? This month's wrap-up will be sure to get you inspired. Welcome to my May monthly wrap-up, and what a month it...
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Emma Cartmel
May 23, 202210 min read
5 independent pattern brands to get you inspired
Wanting to know the difference between commercial and independent sewing patterns, or just looking for your next project? Then this post...
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Emma Cartmel
May 1, 20227 min read
April wrap-up
This month's wrap-up includes packing tips and tricks, on-the-go travel essentials, and pattern inspiration for 'Me Made May'. Apologies...
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Emma Cartmel
Jan 9, 20224 min read
How was your first week of 2022?
This time of year can be tough. The holidays are over, it's time to take the Christmas tree down, get back to the ol' routine, and return...
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