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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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Find out my method for inserting Flawless Invisible Zips.
Join my mailing list to get step by step printable instructions here: https://bit.ly/3fzfaIPBuy double sided quilters tape: https://amzn.to/2J7EsCcTools I use:
• 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZqJoin my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClub
You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybirdFind out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Love & Stitches,
Alison xxDISCLAIMER: 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!

Flawless Invisible Zips - sew perfect totally invisible zips every time - just looks like a seam

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I compare the vintage Singer 319k with the modern Janome 725s sewist machine. Comparing features and stitch quality and looking at how things have changed.Using the Automatic needle threader video: https://youtu.be/x4U4xy4JXhw
How to finish seams with a simple zigzag stitch video: https://youtu.be/CfGEA4g8l8I
Threading Janome 725s Sewing Machine: https://youtu.be/OQEodqbS_UoTools I use:• 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De • Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t • Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZq Join my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClub 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 xxDISCLAIMER: 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!

Vintage vs Modern Sewing Machines - Singer 319k vs Janome 725s - which will come out on top?

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I reveal the simple tip I use with all my students that reduces cutting out errors almost completely.Tools I use:
• 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
• Fiskars dressmaking scissors: https://amzn.to/38mSQ3t
• Fiskars needlework scissors: https://amzn.to/3pSyvZqJoin my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClub
You can follow me on:
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybirdFind out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/Love & Stitches,
Alison xxDISCLAIMER: 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!

Stop Mistakes when Cutting out your Pattern - this super simple tip will reduce the risk of errors!

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Machine not sewing right? Not happy with your new sewing machine or stitches?
These common threading mistakes might be to blame. Find out how to identify them and fix easily.
It can happen to new sewers and more experienced machinists too.Join my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClubYou can follow me on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybirdFind out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/Alison xx

3 Sewing Machine Threading Mistakes to Avoid & How to Fix Them - Easy fixes for common errors

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Understitching is a construction stitch that dooes not show from the right side of the garment. It holds the seam allowance to the facing/lining and keeps the seam rolled slightly to the inside of the garment.
Undertitching helps get a more professional finish to your clothes. It can be used on necklines, collars, pockets and more to keep the lining/facing to the inside.Make your own pressing tools (tailors ham & seam roll) - https://www.patreon.com/posts/44622694Join my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClubYou can follow me on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybirdFind out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/
Alison xx

Understitching - What is it? Why you shouldn't skip it & How to do it! Crucial for a polished finish

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Using Automatic Needle threading on your Janome 725s Sewing Machine.How to thread a sewing machine using the automatic needle threader.Make threading your sewing machine so quick and easy, you don't even need 20/20 vision to do it!Janome 725s Sewist Sewing Machine: https://amzn.to/2Wur2De
How to thread the Janome 725s sewing machine from scratch: https://youtu.be/OQEodqbS_UoJoin my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClub
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/
Alison xx

Automatic Needle Threader for Janome - Quick and easy without perfect eyesight!

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I'll show you how to clean & oil your overlocker! Don't leave it as long as I did to keep it in tip top condition.Sewing Machine Oil: https://amzn.to/3g0N21GJoin my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClubYou can follow me on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybirdFind out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/Alison xx

Cleaning & Oiling your REALLY FILTHY Overlocker (Serger) Removing fluff & lint to make it sew better

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Learn a quick easy way to wrap gifts using fabric. No sewing required.
Techniques from the Japanese Furoshiki wrapping.
Reuse the same fabric year after year and create a new tradition.Join my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClubYou can follow me on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningtosewwithbagladybird/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybirdFind out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/Alison xx

Sustainable Gift Wrap - Reusable Fabric Christmas Present Wrapping - ZERO WASTE - No sewing needed!

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If you're sewing hems, cuffs, neckbands or loops or anything that requires a continuous circle and the start & finish of your overlocking overlaps.How to get a neat finish when your overlocking overlaps.Video on finishing the ends of your overlocking: https://youtu.be/e_Zz_M_oxR0Join my Online Learn to Sew Membership Club for Tutorials, Sew Alongs, Q&A's and more: https://bit.ly/LearntoSewMembershipClubYou can follow me on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bagladybird
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagladybirdFind out about in person workshops, courses & 1:1 lessons: https://bagladybird.com/learn-to-sew-2/Alison xx

Overlocking in the Round - Hems, cuffs, neckbands or loops, start & finish of overlocking overlaps

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