Sussex Seamstress Sewing Blog
How To Sew 6 Types of Pockets - With Video Tutorials
There are many types of pockets, each with their own benefits, from simple patch pockets to fancy tailored welt pockets. This blog post provides video tutorials on how to sew 6 different types of pockets.
How To Sew A Welt Pocket
Learn how to sew a smart internal Welt Pocket with our video tutorial.
How To Make Your Own Quilted Fabric For Dressmaking
Make your own double sided quilted fabric, specifically for dressmaking with this simple tutorial. Many tutorials focus on smaller fabric pieces for quilting and craft uses - we show you how to cope with the larger fabric pieces required for dressmaking.
Full Bust Adjustment Tutorial
A tutorial on how to do a Full Bust Adjustment, suitable for beginners and including a video tutorial. A full bust adjustment is a great way of getting a better fit if you have a full bust without having to size up and have the pattern not fit you properly elsewhere or leaving you with a gaping neckline. We take a look at how to do an FBA in the most common situation - a bodice with a bust dart.