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Understanding Bias Binding

Understanding Bias Binding

Bias Bindings are one of those simple techniques that I often use to give my sewing creations that little extra touch - like the sleeve binding on my bicycle blouse. They are a way to add a subtle contrast to a garment and make them stand out, and they are simple to do! A bias binding is simply a strip of fabric that is cut on the bias. The bias gives the fabric a little stretch and enables it to gently curve around an armhole, neck edge or curve of a full circle skirt. Firs
The Extra Sharp Pencil Skirt
Sewing for Women

The Extra Sharp Pencil Skirt

Hi Everyone! Today I am over at the Oliver + S blog participating in the Extra Sharp Pencil Skirt Sew-Along. I love my Extra Sharp Pencil Skirt - the fit is just fantastic! I made it out of this wonderful black and white pique from Pinkhollybush (I am sorry but it has sold out!), and I added mini-piping to the seam lines! love that a Pencil skirt is such a classic and can go from casual to dressy! I had fun adding some little details - like a contrasting seam binding and hem
Making a Pattern Your Own!
Sewing for Women

Making a Pattern Your Own!

As sewists we are fortunate. We are sewing during a time when there are tons of creative and wonderful sewing patterns available to us. We even have instant access through downloadable PDF patterns, and quite frankly, the cost of a pattern is pretty low especially if you watch for sales. So why alter an existing pattern when you could just move on to the next thing? The short answer: Fit! Getting a great fit is still hard! Yes, you can make a muslin, but even then, if the pat
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