Quick Tip: Pinning facings on linen
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Using the Helga facing as an example, I'll walk you through a quick way to make sure you're pinning your facing in alignment, which will make a big difference in your finished garment!
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Elodie Dress: Using Lightweight Weft Interfacing
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When you need to use lightweight fusible weft interfacing, here’s a video!
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Helga Shirt: Interfacing Version B (Collar Blockfuse)
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In Version B the collar is blockfused -- learn how to blockfuse by following this video.
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Helga Shirt: Interfacing Version A (Collarless)
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When you cut your pattern, you can ignore the “Vilene Shield” pattern pieces as you’ll be using a special stay tape instead of Vilene Shield.
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Rae Dress: Crimping the Sleeve Hem
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There’s a step to do a slight gather of the sleeve hem using the sewing machine - if you’re unfamiliar with this technique I did a quick video.
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