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Thread tracing (Video tutorial) Péťa · 3.7.2020 · 1 minutes of reading
Thread tracing is a special tailoring technique used to accurately transfer marks to fabric. For example, if you have darts on the back pieces of your pants and you…
Test piece sewn on a sewing machine (Peplum) Péťa · 3.7.2020 · 11 minutes of reading
Before I publish a new pattern and instructions for a women's peplum top with ruffles, I would like to show you a few photos from the process. I don’t really want to…
5 sewing tools that you cannot buy in haberdashery Péťa · 1.7.2020 · 5 minutes of reading
Because not all standard sewing tools are practical. sewing tools - tips & tricks There is no need to buy piles of sewing tools if you are just starting to…
How to choose tailor's scissors & cutting tools Péťa · 30.6.2020 · 9 minutes of reading
In today's article, I would like to share my experiences with tailor's scissors. I will give you a few tips on how to choose scissors, what to look for and I would also…
Learn to use your sewing machine (straight & curved lines) Péťa · 16.6.2020 · 4 minutes of reading
All beginning sewers must learn how to sew straight and curves lines on their sewing machines. If you want to learn to sew well, don't skip the basics. You may be bored…
How to calculate the required amount of material (for a sweatshirt, jacket, pants, etc.) Péťa · 15.6.2020 · 5 minutes of reading
HOW TO CALCULATE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF MATERIAL You often ask me how much fabric you will need for a specific thing. And since it's not hard to figure out, I've…
How to baste fabric (simple & correct technique) Péťa · 8.6.2020 · 9 minutes of reading
Unfortunately, many beginner sewers (but also those who have been sewing for some time) underestimate the power and importance of temporary stitching (and…
How to sew children’s (softshell) coat HELLO DOLLY [Video tutorial] Péťa · 19.5.2020 · 1 minutes of reading
Last autumn, I set myself the goal of updating as many older patterns as possible. So I converted many older patterns (which were hand-drawn the classic way - with a…
How to sew women’s skirt HAVE FUN without suspenders + pattern (sizes 32 - 46) Péťa · 18.5.2020 · 8 minutes of reading
VIn the last article I showed you how to sew women’s dungaree skirt and I promised that today we will look at how to sew a women's skirt without suspenders…
How to sew women's dungaree skirt HAVE FUN + 6 traditional tailoring tips Péťa · 18.5.2020 · 19 minutes of reading
It's been some time since I added a skirt pattern to the e-shop. But today you can find a new one here; It’s a pattern for women’s dungaree skirt HAVE FUN You can sew…