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Rubyventures:



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oluplus:
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More sewing lessons coming soon

nazablossom:
Good morning Ma.
Please, I want to learn tailoring. I want to know if one year will be enough to perfect it, because someone was telling me that it takes 2 years to learn. Secondly,what type of sewing machine will I go for that will sew all kinds of materials.

God bless you for the work you have been doing here.

Good morning how far with your sewing?

marylandcakes:


Good morning how far with your sewing?

I didn't go through with it. I learned for about three weeks and stopped. It's a long story Sha.

nazablossom:
I didn't go through with it. I learned for about three weeks and stopped. It's a long story Sha.

Why? It’s not a very expensive hobby you can also sew by hand.

marylandcakes:


Why? It’s not a very expensive hobby you can also sew by hand.

I have paid and I have sewing machine already. I can sew simple styles once I watch the video. I

nazablossom:
I have paid and I have sewing machine already. I can sew simple styles once I watch the video. I

If you have any queries,, just drop me a line and I will be happy to put you through.

marylandcakes:


If you have any queries,, just drop me a line and I will be happy to put you through.

Thanks a lot

CheeryChy:
marylandcakes, This is so perfect. You just showed me a better way to draw my Armhole curve. That thing has givwn me serious headache. Thanks dearie the French curve I saw in bookshop is small, just like the type we used in sec sch. Any idea where I can get this your type?

These are the two sets of french curve rulers I saw on amazon, I think the prices have gone down.

French curve ruler sets:- https://amzn.to/3eDNbpi

7pcs Sewing Ruler Set Curve Metric Ruler Multifunction Dress Making Tailor Tool DIY https://amzn.to/3h96l8s

marylandcakes:


If you have any queries,, just drop me a line and I will be happy to put you through.

Hi, Marylandcakes. Can you help me with a detailed description on how to draft a basic bodice pattern? Like very detailed?

UyaiIncomparabl:


Hi, Marylandcakes. Can you help me with a detailed description on how to draft a basic bodice pattern? Like very detailed?

It’s on the first two pages of this thread, I’ve even got a video but I will be doing an updated one soon because when I did that I didn’t have a very good Camera. I will be doing a very detailed one in the next couple of weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HGWOuDt2JA



Making bias from your left over fabrics

marylandcakes:


It’s on the first two pages of this thread, I’ve even got a video but I will be doing an updated one soon because when I did that I didn’t have a very good Camera. I will be doing a very detailed one in the next couple of weeks.

Thank you for your reply. I will check it out. I also look forward to the updated one.

UyaiIncomparabl:


Thank you for your reply. I will check it out. I also look forward to the updated one.

Same here

marylandcakes:
Sewing for beginners

This thread is for beginners so let's start from the basics.

The first part of sewing is to learn how to take different body measurements.

How to take basic blouse body measurements

Shoulder length
Front chest
Bust width
Waist width
Hips width


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wP19csJfLg

Can I talk to you about this privately?

Avast:



Can I talk to you about this privately?

Yes no problem

marylandcakes:


Yes no problem

Ok, I just sent pm

Avast:


Ok, I just sent pm

My email is marylandcakes@gmail.com

marylandcakes:


My email is marylandcakes@gmail.com

Mail sent

Avast:


Mail sent

I decided to put the answer to the question you raised here as this is the main purpose of this thread.

This is the link to the video to help with your sewing. You can also start from the first page of this thread, and I’m putting together an updated video on the bodice pattern coming out soon.
Here is the link to body measurements
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wP19csJfLg

Reusable face mask pattern


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbr8wPItNqw

The sewing of the face mask


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoMbTv5IHl8

UyaiIncomparabl:


Hi, Marylandcakes. Can you help me with a detailed description on how to draft a basic bodice pattern? Like very detailed?

Watch this space!! Coming out soon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUY3fiAyQIo

My next video in which I showed how to set up the machine,

Winding up the bobbin
Threading the machine
Trying out a few of everyday stitches including the pattern stitches


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY3Z4lz1p_k

This is a very easy to understand drafting of a basic bodice pattern for all those who have requested this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I97Y_UrK_o

Just to let you know I will be starting a sewing zoom class for those that are interested here.

Welcome to the month of December. May the good Lord continue to protect us. Amen