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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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Follow the simple steps to sew on 2 hole shirt buttons. 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!

Back to Basics - How to Sew on a 2-Hole Shirt Button - Step by step instructions

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Follow this step by step tutorial to stop your shoulder seams from stretching out of shape on knit or jersey garments. Without the use of an overlocker, using just your regular sewing machine. Join my Love & Stitches Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/JointheLoveandStitchesClub 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!

Stabilising Shoulder Seams on Knit/Jersey fabrics with Ribbon - Sewing knits without an overlocker!

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Learn the technique to use shirring elastic in your garment and accessory making. 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!

Using Shirring Elastic - Learn how to do it and where to use it

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When you buy from a new fabric shop online and don't know what to expect? Bawn Textiles in Glasgow UK
Find out my thoughts on delivery timescales and see my reaction to the fabrics. Check out Bawn Textiles here: https://bawntextiles.com/ 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!

Fabric Haul - Bawn Textiles - Ethical Textile Atelier - see my first reaction opening delivery

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Watch this video and find out how to make a Pater Pan Collar to fit any neckline. Kids or adults. Learn to make the pattern and sew it to any bodice.
Detailed instructions. Buy a Patternmaster Ruler: https://amzn.to/38VnYGQ 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!

Making a Peter Pan Collar for any Neckline - How to create a pattern and sew and attach the collar

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Watch for an easy tip to reduce the risk of making mistakes and stop you from ruining your fabric. 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!

Top Tip - Marking the Wrong Side of Fabric - Reduce the risks of mistakes & damage to your fabric

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When you buy from a new fabric shop online and don't know what to expect? Pound a Metre Fabrics.
www.poundametre.com in Bradford UK
Find out my thoughts on delivery timescales and see my reaction to the fabrics. 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!

Fabric Haul - Pound a Metre - unwrapping 13 metres of fabric - 1st impressions & what I'll be making

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Part 2 shows you how to create your Tailors Ham & Seam Roll Patterns and how to cut your fabric and pin ready to sew. 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!

Pressing Tools Sew Along - Tailors Ham & Seam Roll - Part 2 - make patterns, cut fabric and prepare

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Gather your supplies -
You will need:
Densely woven cotton fabric such as calico 0.5m
Printed outer fabric (optional) fat quarter
Wool fabric (optional) Fat quarter
Pet woodshavings (https://amzn.to/2ZSYEwr) or cotton fabric scraps for stuffing 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!

Pressing Tools Sew Along - Tailors Ham & Seam Roll - Part 1 - Gathering Supplies

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