We’re delighted to introduceĀ our amazing new blog contributor Sew Heidi! For the first in her series she’s here to teach usĀ the basics ofĀ Adobe Illustrator, anĀ invaluable tool forĀ your design. If youāve…
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This weekĀ weĀ discussĀ theĀ hunt for ethical packaging –Ā a total “Must” for designers today. Ā Consumers are more and more fussy about their packaging – I’ve known customers to be put off a purchase…
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A micron (Āµm)Ā is a thread’sĀ diameter. Ā It is directly related to the quality of aĀ fabric. Ā How wide an individual threadĀ is in a shirt or suitĀ for example will defineĀ the drape,Ā softness and strength…
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Today our dear Rosie, from DIY Couture, will make a lovely fitted top. Hi! my name is Rosie and I set up DIYcouture, a project that produces visual clothes-making instructions…
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Chiffon (which means raspberries in arabic!) looks and feels beautiful when worn, but even the most experienced sewers know that sometimes it can be tricky to work with. Thatās why…
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