Techniques & Tutorials
Share know-how, from couture tailoring to sewing knits, plus mending and sourcing more thoughtfully.
Tailoring & CoutureHand techniques, structure, and the slow methods of couture sewing.3 threadsKnits & Stretch FabricsEverything specific to sewing jersey, rib, and other stretch fabrics.3 threadsConstruction TipsGeneral seam finishes, pressing tricks, and construction know-how.2 threadsMendingVisible and invisible mending techniques to extend a garment's life.2 threadsSustainable SourcingFabric swaps, scrap bins, and lower-impact ways to source materials.2 threads
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Working with slippery rib knit without it stretching out of shape
Knits & Stretch Fabrics · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 1 d
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Sourcing scrap bins responsibly without hoarding more than I'll use
Sustainable Sourcing · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 4 d
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Visible mending a favorite sweater with sashiko stitching, first attempt
Mending · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 6 d
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Underlining versus interlining for a structured winter coat
Tailoring & Couture · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 18 Aug
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French seams on a curved hem, is it even possible
Construction Tips · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 17 Aug
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Darning a hole in raw denim without it looking like a patch job
Mending · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 14 Aug
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Twin needle hemming on jersey without the dreaded tunneling
Knits & Stretch Fabrics · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 13 Aug
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Getting flat felled seams as neat as ready to wear jeans
Construction Tips · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 13 Aug
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Best stitch settings for sewing swimwear fabric on a regular machine
Knits & Stretch Fabrics · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 12 Aug
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Swapping fabric with local sewists instead of buying new, how it went
Sustainable Sourcing · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 12 Aug
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Learning pad stitching for a tailored lapel, resources that helped
Tailoring & Couture · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 9 Aug
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Hand-picked zippers, is the extra time actually worth it
Tailoring & Couture · @sewingsoul · 0 replies · 7 Aug