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The pointy tips problem
11 Jun 2016

The pointy tips problem

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Tips and Techniques | 21

Do you ever find that your bust darts are a bit too, well, pointed and obvious? Darts that stick out and draw attention in an inappropriate way? Of course body shapes change and so do the silhouettes that underpin them. … Continued

bust darts, curved darts, darts, pointy bust darts, pressing, sewing techniques
Embroidery on garments – a few hints
22 Sep 2015

Embroidery on garments – a few hints

by fabrickated | posted in: Tips and Techniques, WIP (work in progress) | 17

I haven’t done much hand embroidery since I wrote my name in chain stitch on my science overall, aged 11. Of course I have done the odd bit since then, but I have yet to try a tapestry sampler, or … Continued

blouse, floral, hand embroidery, pressing

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