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Sly Cooper Cosplay

I'm in the process of making a Sly Cooper costume. Unfortunately there's no patterns so I have to make my own for it though I think so far I'm doing...

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Pintucking

If you've created tucks before, then pintucking should be no problem for you and if you've never done it before, then be prepared at how easy the process is. Pintucking...

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Garment Piping

...seams and the process is broken down so even a beginner will feel like they could tackle this technique. You can use premade piping as I do or make your...

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Reply To: SEWING TANK TOPS/TSHIRTS

...the process is a little different. And because you're already working with a stretchy knit you don't need to cut the binding pattern on the bias. If you want something...

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Reply To: Swimmable fabric

...take your scrap, use a gentle soap and massage the scrap, rinse and then let it dry. If it seems ok at the end of the process then I think...

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Reply To: yoke with a lined skirt

...and in my lining. Sew the lower skirt (front and back) together at the side seams in the main fabric, then repeat this process with the lining. You'll also have...

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Pattern is too small

...bodice of the blouse. I've watched your videos and I've got the pivot and slide process, but what to do and in what order? Will the increase for the sleeve...

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Knit Facing

Facing is an extra piece of fabric found in garments and is used to finish raw edges plus add support to areas. You'll commonly find them on necklines (with no...

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Reply To: RULES: Please Read

Professor––I'm in the process of unfolding a paper pattern, doing a rough-cut-out of the pieces, and ironing them flat. Trouble is they don't go flat, really, with ironing. They lose...

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