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DRESSMAKING TUTOR

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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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!

How to Sew Curves for Beginners - Easy step by step instructions for you to follow!

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Websites used:
To search the widest range of patterns - https://thefoldline.com/
To buy commercial patterns - https://jaycotts.co.uk/
To print PDF patterns - https://fabulosew.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!

Pattern Search - How I find the perfect pattern to confidently create clothes that get compliments!

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This is one part of a Sew Along from January 2022 for the Jennifer Lauren Handmade Esme Top in the Love & Stitches Club. 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!

Attaching Cuffs - Easy, neat, even cuffs with Knit Fabric - Jennifer Lauren Handmade Esme Top

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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!

How to Sew Thumb Hole Cuffs - Steps to sew cosy cuffs for sweatshirts/hoodies etc - Sewing Magic!!!

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Fabric from Empress Mills (www.empressmills.co.uk) in the UK. I have contacted them directly about this and will keep you posted in the comments. 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 - Empress Mills (Again!) I was impressed last time; am I still happy? Spoiler Alert: No!

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I show you what not to do! This is easy, but I see so many of my students do it wrong!!! 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!

How to Pivot at Corners of Seam - Sew sharp, accurate corners every time! Avoid making this mistake!

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Follow the steps to ease in a stretched out seam. 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!

Don't Panic! Are your Seams are a Different Length? Ease in stretched out fabric to make it match

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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!

Handstitching - Ladder Stitch - Follow this simple tuorial to finish or repair a seam by hand.

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Foolproof Method to Apply Interfacing - Step by Step guide to get a perfect stick every time!

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