Today I’m going to talk about sewing the Renfrew Top. We’ve done several posts leading up to this moment, talking all about knit fabrics, cutting, choosing a view to make, and general tips for sewing knits. The sewing is going to seem so quick compared to all of the preparation! First, let’s sew the shoulder […]
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Why Add Twill Tape to the Shoulders? Plus Possible Substitutions
Hello, everyone! Today I’m talking about twill tape. What is it for? Why do we put it in the shoulders of the Renfrew Top? And what could we possibly use as a substitute if we can’t find twill tape locally? Let’s start with why we add the twill tape, then talk about possible options if […]
Lonsdale Sew-Along #6: Optional! Adding Stay Tape
Today’s post is completely optional! If you don’t want to add stay tape to your dress, then you can skip this step. If you do, I’ll show you how to add it to the Lonsdale Dress! What are the benefits of stay tape? For one, it keeps the edge from stretching out over time. Especially […]