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DIY: $5 VINTAGE DRESS REFASHION | How to Transform Old Clothes

By letter2self on October 29, 2022

For this Refashion Revision episode, I transformed a $5 XL light yellow vintage dress and turned it into a form fitting waist-tie dress. Click “SHOW MORE” for more info! I posted this refashion a long time ago but the editing was really bad so I tried to make it better and am re-publishing it. I…

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Seamstress Reacts to Iconic Sewing Scenes

By letter2self on October 29, 2022

Try Acorn TV free for 30 days by going to https://acorn.tv/ and use promo code bernadette. My forthcoming book, ‘Make, Sew and Mend’ can be pre-ordered from most large book retailers (or the local bookshop of your choice!): https://linktr.ee/makesewandmend The making of the waistcoat: https://youtu.be/6diSkJZNLyY Editing by @Dani Banner @danbanstudio www.danbanstudio.com IG https://www.instagram.com/danbanstudio/ YT https://www.youtube.com/c/DaniBanner…

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Mending Walls: The Documentary

By letter2self on October 28, 2022

Artist Hamilton Glass challenges 30 artists from different cultural backgrounds to collaborate on 16 murals in Richmond, VA about race, status and experiences. The film shows how the artists got to know each other through difficult conversations, how working together ultimately opened their eyes and hearts to the differences between all of us, and how…

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How to learn how to sew! – The process of how to get started sewing clothes!

By letter2self on October 28, 2022

Are you confused how to get started sewing?Yes! I’m going to explain the process you should take, in a sort of step-by-step order so that you can get started sewing and stop being overwhelmed by the thought of it all! And get started sewing your own clothes! *Learn with me at VINTAGE SEWING SCHOOL :…

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Mending a Book with Book Repair Tape

By letter2self on October 28, 2022

How to mend a book using book repair tape with Rebecca Elder, Adjunct Preservation Field Services Officer, Amigos Library Services Source

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I try sewing the PERFECT fit (2 methods) | WITHWENDY

By letter2self on October 28, 2022

(ad) Click here http://cen.yt/functionwithwendy to get 20% off your custom formula from Function of Beauty. Available in the US, GB, EU, CA, AUS, NZ & more! Function of Beauty makes unique personalized hair care that is vegan and cruelty-free. Thanks Function of Beauty for sponsoring this video! CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subscribewithwendy Bodice block method one:…

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How To: Ladder Stitch (Invisible Stitching)

By letter2self on October 27, 2022

How to sew using a ladder stitch, one of my favorite stitches for closing plushies without any visible stitching. Want to learn how to cosplay? Check out the rest of my channel! New tutorial videos every Monday and Thursday with extra bonus content sprinkled throughout the week! My Website/Blog: http://www.koumorinohime.com/ My Book!: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KQU02B0#… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koumori_no_……

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How to Sew a Simple Strong Seam by Hand: A Step-By-Step Beginner’s Guide

By letter2self on October 27, 2022

For 10% off your first Squarespace website or domain, visit https://www.squarespace.com/bernadettebanner and use my Coupon Code BERNADETTEBANNER An example of a tailor using not-good-practicely-long thread can be found on page 14 of “17th Century Men’s Dress Patterns” https://www.vam.ac.uk/shop/17th-century-menandapos-andapos-s-dress-patterns-146468.html Burnley & Trowbridge thread (not sponsored): https://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/linenthread.aspx (They sell beeswax too!) And their Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySy8zO2XCnsSM1STJc0r6A Some…

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5 SEWING MISTAKES THAT MAKE YOUR CLOTHES LOOK HOMEMADE!

By letter2self on October 27, 2022

I think we all aim to sew high quality, well made professional-looking garments. So what are the biggest mistakes we make as beginner sewists that make our clothes look homemade? 0:00 Intro 2:52 Top stitching over under stitching 4:16 Not pressing 5:24 Machine stitching instead of hand finishing 6:26 Seam finishes 8:01 Using the wrong…

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how i hand sew a corset // no machine

By letter2self on October 27, 2022

welcome weary traveler, todays quest is to procure a hand sewn corset. the reward for completion is…. a hand sewn corset lmao i am still very new to corset making but i wanted to share the process regardless. i love corsets and stays but refuse to afford the heavy pricetag attached to them, so i…

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