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Sewing Seams that Look Like Flatlock

Today I have a tutorial using the Pacific Leggings pattern. It has interesting details, yet it’s still quick to sew. (And they’re very comfortable to wear.) One thing I wanted to demonstrate is how to sew stretchy, professional-looking seams on your Pacific Leggings. You can sew regular seams with a stretch stitch or narrow zigzag, or sew all […]

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Sewing A Plaid Granville Shirt: Deciding What to Cut on the Bias

I’m starting a plaid version of the Granville shirt soon. It’ll be perfect for fall, for layering under warm cabled sweaters and wearing under jackets. What’s cool about plaid fabric is the lines. Cutting pieces on the bias turns these into diagonal lines, which adds visual interest and can draw attention to different parts of the garment. […]

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