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Alison xx

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Alison Greer is a dressmaker with over 25 years experience and has been sharing her knowledge as a dressmaking tutor since 2015.

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Fabric from: https://theragshop.co.uk/ Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Get the Know your Fabrics Printable here: https://bit.ly/KnowYourFabricsPrintable Tools I use:
• Janome 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Fabric Haul - The Rag Shop - reaction to opening my parcel - Ribbed Viscose Jersey

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ__UIKOKIqwvI

Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Get the Know your Fabrics Printable here: https://bit.ly/KnowYourFabricsPrintable Tools I use:
• Janome 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Working out the Percentage of Stretch of Fabric - Understanding stretch and recovery!

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ_VH-P02l3E5c

Do you necklines never sit right when you try to attach the facing?
Stay stitching is the answer! In this video I'll take you through all your stay stitching questions and a few you probably never thought of to help you create necklines that you are proud of every time. Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Get the Know your Fabrics Printable here: https://bit.ly/KnowYourFabricsPrintable Tools I use:
• Janome 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Fed Up of Stretched Out Necklines? One simple trick will rescue your wobbly necklines.

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ_CBbsJESqE60

Fabric from: https://www.1stforfabrics.co.uk/ Get the Know your Fabrics Printable here: https://bit.ly/KnowYourFabricsPrintable Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Tools I use:
• Janome 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Fabrics Haul - 1st for Fabrics - Does my order inspire & delight? Watch to see my reaction!

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Using bias binding to finish necklines, armholes, hems & more. Follow the step by step process to get amazing results. Understitching video: https://youtu.be/BPA-SGG4pUI Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Tools I use:
• Janome 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Finishing Necklines with Bias Binding - get it to sit flat, without twisting for a super neat finish

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ_RRvBJJHbOG8

Master sewing rolled hems with out any special tools. Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Tools I use:
• 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Sewing Rolled Hems - 2 different methods to sew rolled hems without gadgets

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ_0ZWP_ivdS0Q

Fabric from: https://www.fabricsforall.co.uk/ Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Tools I use:
• 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Fabrics Haul - Fabrics for All - Shop online or in the Leeds shop

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ_eZcReEHNQKk

I tell you 4 Unpicker mistakes that I often see my students make & tell you how to avoid them. Prym Ergonomic Seam Ripper: https://amzn.to/3zXJ4zH Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Tools I use:
• 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

4 Unpicker Mistakes to Avoid - Common Seam Ripper Errors

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ_GA6TWsXS_og

Follow the steps to learn how to insert knit or jersey fabric neckbands that lie flat. Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bagladybird.com/love-and-stitches-club/ Tools I use:
• 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybird Find out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xx DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting Bagladybird so I can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Inserting a Knit or Jersey Neckband - Getting a flat finished neckband when sewing jersey Ts Dresses

YouTube Video UCUJLeuxzvpUvgV-4CY1JWjQ_9Mlxl_rI4LY

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