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How I pre wash my Denim fabric before sewing

Today I was pre washing some denim fabric so I thought I would film along what I was doing to give you some hints and tips on how I pre treat some of my denim fabrics before sewing them up.

Want to learn more about denim and how to sew it? If you are in Sydney you can come to my class at Bobbin and Ink https://www.bobbinandink.com/collecti…

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If you have any questions please add them down below. Apologies if I sound a bit squeaky in today’s video I am recovering from a cold where I lost my voice.

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How to Sew with an Overlocker or Serger

Join me, Susan from Measure Twice Cut Once, as I take you through how to start using your overlocker.

I’ll explain the basics and take you through how to practise using your machine to build confidence on the way to making beautiful garments.

If you have any questions please add them down below.

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What I’m wearing Nail Polish: Everlong by Hanami My Machine Bernina L450

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How to sew a French seam

Join me, Susan from Measure Twice Cut Once, as I take you through how to sew a French seam, often used on fine or see through fabrics or just to ensure a neat finish.

It’s also good for children or adults who don’t like the feel of seams or have sensory issues.

The enclosed nature of the seam makes it smoother and provides less points of irritation. More videos on a variety of seams will be coming soon. If you have any questions please add them down below.

See more of my sewing and shop patterns at https://measuretwicecutonce.com.au​

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What I’m wearing Nail Polish: Everlong by Hanami

My Machine Brother NV180D

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How to sew gathers

Join me, Susan from Measure Twice Cut Once, as I take you through how to create gathers. Gathers or gathering is a technique used on skirts, bodices, pockets, sleeves and more. It’s a great way to reduce the width of the fabric and add volume to a garment.

If you have any questions please add them down below.

See more of my sewing and shop patterns at https://measuretwicecutonce.com.au​

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What I’m wearing Nail Polish: Everlong by Hanami

My Machine Brother NV180D

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Beginner Sewing – how to sew bunting

Join me, Susan from Measure Twice Cut Once, as I take you through how to sew some bunting, a great reuseable way to decorate your house for a party, event or just everyday.

You’ll be learning how to cut a straight line, sew a straight line with a point, turn corners. Clip to reduce bulk and grade seams back to reduce bulk resulting in a fine point. I’ve used leftovers from garments of Liberty of London cotton lawn but you can use any fabric you have.

The pattern is available from the Measure Twice Cut Once website https://measuretwicecutonce.com.au

2022 is my year of taking the Scary out of Sewing! I want as many people as possible to take up sewing so they can create, make, mend and more. To help take away the scary, every Friday there is going to be a new video with accompanying pattern for a project entirely aimed at beginners. Each week there will be different techniques to learn or go over and it’s going to be a super fun way to grow your sewing skills.

See more of my sewing and shop patterns at https://measuretwicecutonce.com.au​

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What I’m wearing Dress: Mysotis pattern from Deer and Doe in Liberty of London cotton lawn

Nail Polish: Xanadau by Hanami

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How to sew an Open Seam

Join me, Susan from Measure Twice Cut Once, as I take you through how to sew an open seam, often used when inserting zippers, pockets or to reduce bulk in a garment. With finished edges it also ensures that your sewing is more sustainable as it will last longer with less fraying.

More videos on a variety of seams will be coming soon. If you have any questions please add them down below.

See more of my sewing and shop patterns at https://measuretwicecutonce.com.au​

Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_measuretwi…

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Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MeasureTwiceC…

What I’m wearing Nail Polish: Everlong by Hanami

My Machine Brother NV180D