Tanya

Girls, if you really want to, you can do anything! I once cut a six-gore skirt for myself. Out of thick wool. The cut was 1.2 m by 1.4 m, it looked like thin broadcloth, solid color, and looked the same in all directi...

Ooh, that's something special! Moldable felt is treated with a special substance. That's what gives it those unusual shaping properties! I know the German brand Rayher. It's sold in sheets, 30 by 45 cm. When dry, the ...

When it comes to fabric remnants on a roll, I agree with you, girls: the price can be very pleasant. But if we are talking about a fresh delivery, without experience and practice you can easily buy a very pretty piece...

Why not? When I sew something for myself, like pillowcases, I always watch for sale prices. Sometimes good fabrics are discounted up to 40%! Sometimes 1-1.5 meters are left on a roll with a beautiful print. With a 1.5...

It's an elementary pattern. Here is one of the options: Oh, thank you so much! It seems simple enough to model, but it's somehow more reliable with a pattern. And do we not make pleats on the back legs? Or does it dep...

The choice of leather for sewing probably matters a lot, especially how elastic it is. I bought ready-made leggings with faux leather inserts on the sides. They seem soft and stretchy, but still do not sit very nicely...

Hooray, we finally waited for it! This is my favorite style! Girls, a super relevant question: where is the pattern for this joy? Off to dig... If I find it, I'll share it, honestly. :ROFLMAO:

First of all, the dress is cut at the waist. 😕 I don't think the dress is cut at the waist at all. It's a simple, standard classic wrap. And I agree, the back is most likely also a wrap. That's exactly why the dropped...

What an original idea! You can even do without an old coat: just cut out pieces from felt. I would also try squares instead of circles – I think it would be even easier with them. It would make a bomb sofa cover 👍 Exa...

Yes, you can't really use all those openwork patterns for men's hats)) But if you want to knit a hat that isn't too thick, and, so to speak, almost elegant, your pattern would be perfect!

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I read that plastic bags may soon be banned. What will we do without them? The dispenser is convenient, but we use bags of different sizes. Does that mean several dispensers, or can they all go in one? [Editor’s note:...

I would advise reinforcing the area under the hook with interfacing. That's how it's done on my imported fur coat. It's a more reliable option, and the leather base doesn't get damaged as much.

Linen tablecloths with runners look absolutely gorgeous! However, this is not suitable for kitchens, but for homes where the kitchen and dining room are separate rooms. And there are also plush tablecloths. 🙂 But they...

I also want to add – if you change your mind in the process, and, for example, you need welt pockets instead of patch pockets, be prepared to pay extra. Sometimes, the alteration for a client's new request is almost e...

For me, it means a lot how comfortable the needles feel in my hands and how high-quality they are. The same goes for the yarn. Because if the yarn is poorly twisted, if it splits into strands, then what kind of speed ...

Two more decorative ideas came to mind: winter branch arrangements and a scratching post made from a trunk. [Editor’s safety note: Dry branches are combustible; do not rely on hairspray as a fire control. A pet scratc...

Interesting idea! Though it seems to me the ottoman won't be very stable. Maybe instead of filler, pour something heavier into the bottom of the pipes? For example, sand. From the leftover renovation materials. Or eve...

When I sew crepe de chine (or actually any silk), I hold the fabric with both hands – before and after the presser foot. I do it to be safe so it doesn't slide. Because it's very slippery; no matter how much you baste...

With finicky fabrics like velvet, you need to double-check your pattern ten times. Even to the point of making a mockup on scrap fabric. And it's better to play it safe with seam allowances – make them wider. It's bet...