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Introducing our new pattern – The Joy Dress

Say hello to Joy! We are so happy to share a little Joy with you! Our newest pattern Joy is the perfect easy-to-wear dress. She’s a lovely versatile addition to your summer wardrobe, comfortable and yet smart enough for any occasion. Style Joy with flip flops for the beach, trainers for sight-seeing or heels for […]

The Joy Dress – attaching the straps and facing

  The one place that needs a little attention when making the Joy Dress is the front straps – a little attention to detail here can help to make your garment look really professional and avoid a lumpy step either side of that strap. It’s the same method used for our Simone Set Camisole but who […]

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The Simone Set – attaching the straps

How do you sew neat camisole straps for the Simone Set? Whether you are sewing the wide strap or the narrow Rouleaux camisole straps, this tutorial will walk through each stage of the strap construction step by step, showing you how to sew, turn and attach them cleanly so they sit smoothly and feel secure […]