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  Tip: Quadruple threads to speed things up, apply wax to thread and set with a warm iron to avoid thread tangles and elevate the hand-sewing experience. Congratulations, you're finished! Add your favourite sewing tools into your finished roll and enjoy :) #BurwoodToolRollExtraResources 

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*Please note we finalised the instructions after this sample was sewn, so some photos displayed here may have minor differences to the illustrations.  *The raw edges in the 2 images below should be overlocked. *The raw edge of the Fly Shield below should be overlocked. *Fly Shield length appears shorter in photo than in final instructions. Well done everyone! Join us for tomorrow's sewalong part 6 where we'll sew the waistband and internal pockets! #BurwoodToolRollExtraResources 

Neat and professional-looking topstitching makes a big difference in the final look of a garment–it highlights design features and style lines, really giving a #memade that 'wow'-effect.  The Burwood Tool Roll jeans sampler project is the perfect opportunity to fine tune your topstitching skills. With a bit of practice you'll be able to apply these topstitching skills to an actual pair of jeans (hands up who's already excited for next month's project?!) Key points for beautiful topstitching: Needle: Use a topstitching needle instead of a jeans needle. The topstitching needle has a larger eye, which helps thicker thread move through...