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This is something we get asked about quite a lot! The main reason to trace patterns is so that you will always have the original pattern to refer back to. It’s great to reference this in case something goes wrong but also so you can see how the pattern has changed as you’ve worked on it. This might be helpful when you're sewing other patterns, as often we have to make the same adjustments to each. (This means fitting gets a lot easier over time!) Other reasons why it is a good idea to trace a pattern are: • You...

  If you have lengthened the Whitlow robe from the bottom, you will need to re-draft the hem facing pieces to fit the new hemline.  Step 1Take the FRONT [1] pattern piece and draw in the shape of the facing on the piece. The facing width is 6.5cm (2.5in) from the stitch line of the hem. If you are measuring from the cut line, it is 7.5cm (3in).If you want to create a wider hem facing than what is in the original pattern, you can do so by marking the line further away from the hem edge.I like to mark...

Today I thought I'd show you how to attach the collar on the Whitlow robe!  This section of the pattern a few skills that might be new to you, so we'd suggest taking it slow and being patient with yourself.  The skills covered in this video: Attaching a fairly straight piece (the collar) to a curve (the back neckline) Attaching a bias cut piece (the front opening) to a piece cut on the straight grain (the collar) Stitching in the ditch Our tips are: Patience and pins are your friends If your fabric presses well (mine didn't), take advantage of...

Running stitch Running stitch is as simple as they come! If you’ve ever used a basting stitch to hold something in place when sewing - running stitch is similar to this, except the stitches are smaller and closer together. You can find the tutorial on page 21. Although running stitch is very simple, it is used all the time in hand repairing, primarily to hold two pieces of fabric together, but also in decorative ways to add interest and beauty to a repair.What it's used for:Attaching a patchAdding additional reinforcing stitches over a patched areaDecorative geometric patterns stitched over a...