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BASIC SEAMS

Stitching two or more layers of fabric together is called seaming. It’s the basic skill needed for dressmaking and there are several different seam types. The most important thing is that you stitch the same distance from the raw edges for a neat and even finish – luckily, your sewing machine has marks to guide you with this, and your pattern will tell you the seam allowance measurement to use.

WHICH SEAM TO SEW?

There are several different types of seams you can use depending on the finish you want. Seam choice will also

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Juliet is a London-based mum and in 2019 she participated to the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee and won! Juliet loves making clothes in a range of different textures, colours, patterns and origins. Turn to page 57 for her circle skirt project. Marie

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