Stephen Sews

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Sewing Class Adventure: Creating a Recycled Kimono Jacket

So, I was given the gift of a sewing class for Christmas. This seemed like a good idea, and it was, but it was not clear initially that this was for a qualification. 18 weeks, Thursday evenings, three hours. At the end we needed to turn in a portfolio and a finished garment. This was…
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The biggest project so far… The Coat.

I found this. This is The Richmond Coat. The challenge: I have ordered the fabric and lining and interfacing at a cost of £65. Stay tuned for more……
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Avoid These Mistakes When Cutting Denim for Your Projects

There are two main problems with denim; it’s over dyed and it shrinks. Your denim sheet needs a good wash first. Then dry it and steam iron it so it’s easy to work with. Secondly, denim will shrink, between 2% to 5% so it’s essential that you wash it before you cut! Once you have…
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Kimono completed!

Kimono from a duvet cover PART 2 I joined the inner and outer parts together and edge stitched the sleeves. Joining the collar was a challenge but with lots of pins it is doable! The collar needed stitching along the top edge. It also needed stitching along the edge where it joins the shoulders. The…
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