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My new toy :-)
Anyone who’s read any of my previous posts will see that I don’t use an overlocker for stretch fabrics, nor for finishing other items. Instead, I use a zigzag stitch and edging foot which works fine, but does take a bit longer, as does using a stretch stitch where it’s required.
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This is a project I completed a couple of years ago & it started me off creating digital embroidery patterns. It is for anyone who is wanting to practice, or start, hand embroidery & is an Embroidery Sampler incorporating 9 different stitches.
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This medium weight knit fabric is so soft and comfortable feeling that it would be perfect for a winter cardigan or coatigan.
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After much research, toiling and trial & error I'm so happy to finally have a well fitting underwired bra set - the DL01 from MakeBra & self drafted briefs.