Tag: tips

6 Tailor’s Awl Uses You Didn’t Know

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It may look like a tiny spear, but the tailor’s awl is a powerhouse tool! From fabric tricks to unexpected everyday hacks, discover six surprising ways this little game-changer can make your projects easier—and maybe even more fun. Read more →

how to avoid sore fingers while hand sewing

How to avoid sore fingers while hand sewing costumes

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One of my least favourite things about costume making is getting sore fingers 🙁 So I use my sewing machine for most part, but I usually do these things by hand: Attaching straps to bra cups – because feeding bra cups through a sewing machine can be tricky. Securing fabric to cover bras – because I don’t want stitches to… Read more →

3 Tricks for sewing stretch fabrics and avoiding uneven skirt hem

3 tricks for sewing stretch fabrics (& avoiding uneven skirt hem!)

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Want to make this lovely grey skirt? Learn here! For making dance costumes, stretch fabric is essential – it helps us create fitted costumes and gives the flexibility we need for when we move around and dance in it. 🙂 So I have a lot of tutorials where you use stretch fabrics – like this mermaid skirt, Goddess Skirt, and… Read more →